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Gene Berglund Obituary

"Geno" Age 64, of Mahtomedi Gene passed away April 7th, 2012 after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare degenerative brain disease. A former eastsider who fought to the end. Preceded in death by parents, Harry & Ingeborg Berglund; grandson, Ben Hamlin; father-in-law, Victor Langer & brother-in-law, Howard Slaikeu. Survived by best friend & loving wife of 29 years, Diane; daughter, Janelle (Jay) Danielson; granddaughter, Sarah; grandson, Thomas; sister, Mary Jane Slaikeu, 3 special nephews, Craig, Mark & Kevin Slaikeu & their families; mother-in-law, Rose Langer; brothers-in-law, Dean (Ev) Langer, Dan (Marie) Langer & many extended family & great friends. Gene retired from US West, now known as CenturyLink with 30 years. He installed & repaired 911 & was a member of the Communications Workers of America Local 7201. A special thanks to Family Means Day Out Program volunteers. Geno loved you guys. Memorial service will be Friday, April 13, 2012 at 11 AM at ST ANDREWS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi. Visitation 2 hours prior to service at the church. Private interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minneapolis,. MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to CUREPSP, 30 E. Padonia Rd, Suite 201, Timonium, MD 21093 or www.curepsp.org. "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain" 651-429-6172 www.honsafamilyfuneral.com

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Published by Pioneer Press from Apr. 8 to Apr. 11, 2012.

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Gary J. LaMotte

April 2, 2022

Another year gone by. Remembering my boyhood friend and life-long friend. Miss you Gene.

Gary LaMotte

April 2, 2021

What a fine man. He was one of my closest friends from early childhood forward. I truly miss him!

Gary LaMotte

April 2, 2020

My dear life long friend, from early childhood. He lived straight across the street from me. Great man, I miss him.

Gary LaMotte

April 2, 2019

Gene was one of my very best friends. He live across the street from me on Parkway Drive. He will always live in my memories.

Ann Flottmeyer(Kramlinger)

April 14, 2012

Diane,
You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Take care

Jan Schumacher

April 13, 2012

Diane, Thank you for the beautiful email you shared with us on Monday! I know Geno was the love of your life and that you will miss him terribly, but he is in God's hands now and will watch over you and your family for the rest of your lives! My prayers are with you and your family!

Marge Roach Salstrom

April 12, 2012

Diane, you were such a good role model. My friend, the caregiver extraordinaire! Geno so appreciated everything you did for him. You have so many wonderful memories together. God will be here now to help you to adjust to this new life without him. Remember, you have alot of friends and family to get you through this.

Ron Riemer

April 11, 2012

Gene and I worked together and were friends many years ago...He was a special guy - bigger than life - Rest in Peace Gene

George Violette

April 11, 2012

Diane, I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

April 11, 2012

Diane, It was a pleasure and a blessing knowing geno . I enjoyed every moment being with him at family means an making him smile. God bless you. Nancy

Heidi Landgrebe

April 10, 2012

Diane,Janelle,Jay,Sarah and family
My heart goes out to all of you. Gene was a good man with good solid values.
Take care
Heidi

Mary Kay Follmer

April 10, 2012

I'm so sorry Diane about your loss of your beloved Gene. I will send prayers your way. It has been a long time that we have seen each other. RIP Gene

scott frantzen

April 10, 2012

JHS Class of 68

scott frantzen

April 10, 2012

Gino-
I will never forget the the times we spent together as a family and as a son in law...especially the last few years...I was so so proud to be with you, through the very good times and the tough times in the end.
You'll be missed dearly by many friends and family !!

Jay

Gary LaMotte

April 9, 2012

This man was one of my three (3) best friends in my life since about the age of 3 yrs. He live directly across the street from me. The other two friends of a lifetime for Gene and me are Phil Parizino (deceassed,) and Bill Weller.

I love you Gene & I will miss you dearly.

Your Friend,


Gary J. LaMotte

Barbara Pagel

April 9, 2012

Geno and G (Rob Hansen) together again! Now in God's loving arms, free of their earthly pain. May God's love comfort you as you adjust to life without him. And may your memories of happy times put a smile on your face.

Barbara Pagel

Jean & Gary Olson

April 9, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Lee & Virginia Leritz

April 8, 2012

If we know Geno he and Lenny are teaching the angels how to play Fastpitch Softball and drink beer our deepest Condolences Lee and Virginia Leritz.

Terry & Kathy Peyer

April 8, 2012

We are so saddened to hear of Gene's passing. We went so far back with Gene to Cleveland Jr High and Johnson High and beyond.It was a blessing to see him at the class reunion.We have such good memories of Gene. We hope that all of your memories will be kept in your heart in the difficult days to come. Rest in peace.

Lynn & Roy Meixell

April 8, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss and know you will miss Geno terribly. There's one more ball player in heaven.

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