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Marvin Berger Obituary
Marvin Lee Berger, 70, of Kutztown, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 2, 2015. He was the fiancé of Rachel K. (Meitzler) Woodhead, with whom he resided, and the former husband of Shirley E. (Gruber) Sohon, Shoemakersville.
Born in Maxatawny Township, he was a son of the late Clarence E. and Estella V. (Behm) Berger.
Mr. Berger was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Huff's Union Church, Alburtis, and a former member of Saint John's Lutheran Church, Kutztown.
He was a 1963 graduate of Kutztown Area High School, Kutztown.
He worked on the finishing line at East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc., Lyon Station, for 25 years, retiring in 2009. Prior to that, he worked as a processor at the former A & B Meats, Allentown, for 14 years.
Marvin was well known in the Kutztown community, selling his strawberries and other produce at his local farmette. He was a member of Virginville Grange #1832, Virginville, where he enjoyed making funnel cakes at the annual Kutztown Fair. Marvin was an avid square dancer and enjoyed following and listening to The Majestics. He also enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors: fiancé, Rachel; former wife, Shirley; son, Michael L., husband of Jennifer A. (Keinert) Berger, Kutztown; two daughters, Melinda L. (Berger), wife of Jeffrey L. Neidermyer, Sinking Spring, and Melanie A. (Berger), wife of Michael L. Myer, Lebanon; four brothers: Luther, husband of Shirley Berger, Fleetwood; Arlan, husband of Elaine Berger, Maxatawny Twp.; Neal, husband of Shirley Berger, Blandon; and Kermit, husband of Dianna Berger, Shartlesville. He is also survived by eight grandchildren: Ryan and Erica Berger; Preston and Evan Neidermyer; Kyle and Kayla Myer; and James and Jennavecia McCarthy.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 6, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., in Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, with Reverend Jane M. Kropa, officiating. Interment will follow in Hope Cemetery, Kutztown. Relatives and friends may call on Friday morning, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., in the funeral home.
The family requests that contributions be made in Marvin's memory to Huff's Union Church C.I.F. Fund, 540 Conrad Road, Alburtis, PA 18011.
Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., Kutztown, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.ludwickfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marvin Berger
Henry & Madeline Seidel
November 6, 2015
Sending thoughts and prayers to the Berger family. So sorry to hear of Marvin's passing. May God's comfort and your faith guide you through this difficult time. Cherish the memories.
Dorothy & LeRoy Kerschner
November 5, 2015
Sincere sympathy to Rachel and Marvin's family members. Sometimes we wonder why these things happen. May your faith sustain you and help you to bear this loss.
November 5, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
November 5, 2015
Rachel -
Our condolences on the loss of your companion. Cherish the memories. May the love of friends and family sustain you. God Bless,
Earl & Betty
Kimberly Berger
November 5, 2015
Forever in our hearts !!!!!!
He will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers r with thw whole Berger family.....!!!!!!!!!!
November 4, 2015
so sorry to hear of the loss of such a good man.he will be missed but we kmow he will be with us always and he and bob will be with us at our holiday dinners.
Harry Hoppes and Family
November 4, 2015
So sorry and shocked to hear about your loss. Thoughts and Prayers to the family. Marvin will be missed by many!
Ted & Betty Eshbach
November 4, 2015
Racheal,&family, We are so sorry to about marvin. We will miss him. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn & Ray Frey
November 4, 2015
Heaven just received a great man!
Our sincere condolences to the family. Marvin will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
May God comfort you in the days to come, and always know that Marvin will always be with you and watching over you. God Bless you in this difficult time.
Paul and Penny Oswald
November 4, 2015
We are sorry to hear about your dad's passing. We hope that the love of family, friends and God will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.
Sallie Sohon
November 4, 2015
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. The strength and closeness of your family will help get you through the sorrow. All of your family will be in my prayers.
Ann Marie, Nicole & Natasha
November 4, 2015
Melinda, Melanie & Family,
Our sincere condolences to all of you. Our heartfelt prayers are with you. We pray for God to comfort you all and ease your pain. Our love and sympathy to your entire Family.
Melissa Blatt
November 4, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to the family. Marvin was a great guy and he will be missed.
Freddy & Debbie Hamm
November 4, 2015
Condolences to Marvin's family.He was a great man to have known.Always had a smile and a kind word for you.
Don & Cartla Stitzer
November 4, 2015
So sorry to hear of your loss. Only knew Marvin for a few years. He was always friendly and helpful. Considered him to be a friend. He will be missed.
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