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Bramley Funeral Home - AuburnLeon Berkley Obituary
He was born September 26, 1930 in Bowling Green, KY the son of Homer and Silvia Pharris Berkley.
Leon married Shirley Hausback on February 12, 1966 and she preceded him in death on February 6, 1993. Also, preceded in death by a son, Michael Berkley.
Leon served in the US Navy for eight years. He worked for Weavers, Fiat-Alice, and Echlin. Leon loved to garden, fish, hunt, camp, and build airplanes, but most importantly he was a family man who enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids.
Surviving are his children, Leah Hackley, Erik Berkley, Kristin (Mark) Cronister; six grandchildren, Robert (Kristie) Miller Jr, Anthony Miller Jr, Hunter and Cade Berkley, Austin and Ava Cronister; three great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Visitation will be Monday, March 30, 2026 from 10 am until time of services at 11 am at Bramley Funeral Home, 150 Reichert Road, in Divernon. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors.
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