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Lawrence Berta Obituary
Lawrence "Larry" John Berta, age 79, of Toledo, OH, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 26, 2021 at his residence. Larry was born August 12, 1942 in Streator, Illinois to the late Jack and Emma (Yednock) Berta. Larry was a graduate of Valparaiso University. He went on to serve his country in the Army Reserves for 7 years.
His career began in the Accounting Dept. of Owens Illinois in Streator, Illinois. He finished his career as the Comptroller of OI for the Southern Hemisphere, until his retirement from their World Headquarters in Maumee, Ohio in 1997. Larry's biggest joy was playing golf, he was an active member of Heatherdowns Country Club for 25 years.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Doris (Dennick) Berta. Larry will be greatly missed by his son, David (Shannon) Berta; and granddaughters, Olivia (17) and Peyton (15). He is also survived by two sisters, Linda (David) Mayfield of Madison, WI, and Sally Seroka of Conroe, TX; nephew, Jon McFerren of WI; and niece, Susan Allen of Illinois and Kristen Williams of Mississippi.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, September 3 at Newcomer Funeral Home- SW Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo OH 43614.
Memorials be made to the American Cancer Society NW Ohio.
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Ginny Krueger
September 4, 2021
Oh Doris, I am so sorry for your loss. I didn´t see the notice till the day after your visitation or we would have come to see you. Even though we have lost touch, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, Ginny
Sally Sopko
September 3, 2021
Please accept my heartfelt condolence on Larry's death. He will be missed by his wife and family.
SG
August 30, 2021
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one, may God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. (Psalms 46 :1)
Mae
August 30, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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