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James Berse Obituary

Berse, James H. Age 74 December 10, 2012, in the Villages, Florida, surrounded by his family. Survived by wife and best friend Jane (Janeczko) Berse and loving daughters Catherine (Jeff) Crucius and Susan (John) Nieberle, the "Lights of His Life"; Grandchildren Matthew, Katherine, Theresa and Noah Nieberle. Sisters Kathleen Jutz, Mary Ann Walden and Brother Thomas (Catheen) Berse and many relatives and friends. Jim was a member of the South Shore Yacht Club where he sailed the "Patriot" throughout the Great Lakes. Memorial Service Saturday, December 22, 2012, at 11:00AM, at St. Florians Catholic Church, 1210 S. 45 St. (1 block North of Greenfield Ave.) Visitation 10:00AM until time of service. Internment was held at Bushnell National Cemetery Florida. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be sent to St. Jude's Childrens Cancer Research Hospital.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Dec. 20, 2012.

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December 26, 2012

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Oh how I remember the fun times we had years ago - sheepshead, bowling, etc.!!! Just know you are in my thoughts and prayers......
Marcia (Kveen) Weitala

Smiley & Sharon Halsted

December 22, 2012

To the Berse. Family
Our sympathies and prayers are with you. We will miss him.

December 20, 2012

JANE, WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS ND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULY TIME. MIKE AND CHERYL MEER

Jack & Joanne Pavletich

December 20, 2012

Once again, we wish to express our sympathy on the passing of Jim. I personally will always remember our conversations and laughs relative to golf and his love of the game. He was always warm and witty and will always remain in our prayers. Our thoughts are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bob & Pat Dahlberg

December 20, 2012

Our sympathy to Jane, Kathy, Susie and families. We have known Jim since the late 60's and he was a good neighbor and friend. The Badgers and Packers have lost a true fan. May he rest in peace.

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