William "Billy" Berger

William "Billy" Berger obituary, Franklin Park, IL

William "Billy" Berger

William "Billy" Berger Obituary

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William Francis Berger was born July 13, 1936, in Youngstown, Ohio to Joseph and Marguerite Berger. 
Joining his late wife Sharon and grandson Michael in eternal life he passed May 12, 2024, in Franklin Park, Illinois alongside his two children Julie and John, and 3 grandchildren Grace, Kathrine, and William.
As a professional golfer William was an active member of the PGA, he was a United States Army veteran, a proud business owner for 60 years of Jake’s Pizza, 20 years of Bill's on Bartlett, and 10 years of BJ’s Pizza and Ribs in Williams Bay. 
He was a loving husband, uncle, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. 
He will always be lovingly remembered by all he knew.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium

9568 Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131

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