Richard Berreth

1945 - 2013

Richard Berreth was born September 6, 1945 in San Diego, CA., he passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 16, 2013, he was 67 years old. Raised and educated in Lodi, he joined the Air Force in 1963 where he served as an Air Traffic Control Operator until his discharge in 1967. Richard worked locally as a Commercial Buyer for many years until his retirement in 2008. He enjoyed travel, gardening and spending time with his family, especially his beloved wife Patsy and his cherished pets Benjamin, John L, Franklin, Lucky and Baby Berreth. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Richard is survived by his wife of 35 years; Patsy Berreth of Lodi, his father; Emanuel Berreth of Lodi, sister Donnetta Vogel and her husband Ken of Linden, brother Novie Berreth and his wife Rene of Lodi, daughter; Richelle Robles and 2 grandchildren all of Modesto, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Beno and Yaqui Lopez, Judy and John Lopez, and Marsha Cruz all of Stockton, and his many cousins, nieces and nephews, too numerous to mention but not forgotten. He was preceded in death by his mother; Alma Berreth and his brother-in-law; John L Cruz.
Friends may visit Sunday from Noon until 6 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. and are invited to attend a Celebration of Richard's Life on Tuesday, January 22nd, 12:00 p.m. at Lodi Funeral Home, 725 S. Fairmont Ave., Lodi, CA. 95240. A tribute can be left or memory shared at www.lodifuneralhome.com. Michael Collins, Director of Lodi Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.