Bob Berhow

GARNER - Bob Berhow, 74, of Garner, died Sunday (May 27, 2007) under the care of Hospice at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

His funeral ceremony will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center, with Pastor Perry Aalgaard, officiating. Burial will be at Olena Mound Cemetery in Buffalo Center.

Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today at the Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.

Robert Dean Berhow was born on Feb. 24, 1933, in Winnebago County, to Roy and Annie (Lamping) Berhow. Bob was baptized in the Lutheran Faith. He graduated from Buffalo Center High School. Bob farmed near Buffalo Center, worked in construction, and was later employed for 26 years at Winnebago Industries as a supervisor in the Weld Shop. He retired in 1995.

He married Viola Hagenson on March 25, 1953. This marriage was blessed with four children: Gescha, Madonna, Douglas, and Tim. He was later divorced.

Bob found the love of his life, Linda Burch, and they were married on Dec. 17, 1983.

Bob enjoyed fishing, playing cards and cribbage, and watching and cheering for the Green Bay Packers. He also enjoyed spending time at his lake home in Spirit Lake. Bob particularly enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Bob is survived by his wife, Linda Mae Berhow, of Garner; his children, Gescha Schroader, of Lake Mills; Madonna Merriam, of Forest City; Douglas Robert Berhow and his wife, Janet, of Forest City; and Timothy Lee Berhow, of Bayard; his grandchildren: Cory Alan Gregor and his wife, Emilie; Dallas Lynn Gregor; Andy Lee Gregor; Shane Allen Hill; Angela Kay Merriam; Nicole Marie Merriam; James Thomas Merriam; and Sarah Nicole Berhow; his great-grandchildren: Gaven Alan Gregor; Graysen Dean Gregor; Jacob Ryan Merriam; Dylan Thomas Merriam; Madison Kay Merriam; and Bryce Allen Merriam; his brothers: Donald Wayne Berhow, of Buffalo Center; Jimmie Lee Berhow, of Ames, and Randy Roy Berhow and his wife, Mary, of Watertown, Minn.; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Tom and Cleo; his sister, Shirley; and his granddaughter, Dawn Lunning.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Hospice of North Iowa.

On line tributes may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com

Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W. in Buffalo Center; 641-562-2858; www.winterfuneralhome.com.