Grand Rapids, Michigan
Robert A. Berles Jenison Robert A. Berles of Jenison, age 89, died on Wednesday December 5, 2012. He was predeceased by his wife Gerrie (1974), and their babies, Joseph, Robert and Mary, and by his twin sisters Betty (Richard) Brandstatter and Peggy Berles. He is survived by his daughter Patricia...
Read MoreBob was indeed a great guy. On one of our golf trips to Florida Bob got me hooked on classical music. The four tennors were on TV and and Bob brought that to my attention. I have been hooked since. He will be missed.
Bob Applegate
December 11, 2012 | Grandville, MI
Bob Berles was an intelligent, caring, decent Christian man. The world is a little better for his having lived with us. I am very glad to have known him and my time with him on the golf course is treasured. My sympathies to his family and especially Jerry and Bill. I look forward to seeing him again in God's time.
Bill Bremer
December 09, 2012
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. We enjoyed visiting with him on his daily walks and hearing all his stories. He will be missed!
Jack and Pat Brower
December 09, 2012
I was fortunate enough to have Mr. Berles as my godfather. He was a godfather by action as well as title, giving me true guidance and support all my life. Every year, one of my favorite Christmas rituals was opening his card and reading the wonderful notes he always included. He was a very special man who will be greatly missed.
Debbie Doneth DiLeonardi
December 09, 2012 | Glencoe, IL
We were sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We enjoyed our annual visits with him in Grand Rapids and Florida. Warmly, Mary (Berles) and Les Lindsay
Mary Lindsay
December 09, 2012 | Vero Beach, FL
I was so sorry to read of Bob's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his Berles family. Bob was a masterful storyteller and a significant contributor to the Droste family history book.
Diane Schafer
December 09, 2012 | Lansing, MI
Mr. Berles, together with Mr. Balice, was my boss at the Dept. of Corrections years ago. He was a wonderful person, full of warmth and love for his wife, and he will be missed.
Carol Keesler
December 08, 2012 | Madison, AL
Bob was a good friend and godfather to our youngest daughter Julie. He will have a joyous Christmas with Gerrie in Heaven. Condolences to Patty and family.
Jean Hamilton
December 08, 2012 | East Lansing, MI
I had the privlege of knowing Bob for most of my adult life. He was a true gentleman and an outstanding Christian. My sincere condolences to to his large family, especially my good friend and his brother, Bill. I will miss the long and enlightening telephone conversations a couple times a year. May he rest in peace.
Ken Walton
December 08, 2012
