Herman J Berry

HERMAN J. BERRY, 72, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 3:36 am, Friday, December 9, 2016 at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud, Illinois.

He was born to the late Emmitt and Velma (nee Winkley) Berry on August 9, 1944 in Carlyle, Illinois

He married Patricia Weber on December 26, 1970 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Prairie du Rocher, Illinois; she survives.

He worked a Tool & Supply in St. Louis, Missouri until his retirement. He also prepared Taxes for friends and family.

He was a member the United Church of Christ in Maeystown, Illinois.  He enjoyed going to Nascar Races, watching his grandkids play sports and tinkering around the house.

Survivors:

Wife                            Patricia Berry                         Prairie du Rocher, IL

2 Daughters:               Barbara (Mike) Stafford        Waterloo, IL

Jenny Berry                            Prairie du Rocher, IL

3 Grandchildren:        Drew, Claire and Colton Stafford

1 Brother:                   Chuck Berry (Tanya)              Marissa, IL

1 Sister:                      Pat Berry                                 Valmeyer, IL

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Sister – Joann Dickerson and 1 Brother – Ellis Berry, Sr.

It was Herman’s wishes to be cremated.

Memorial Service: 11:00 am, Saturday, December 17, 2016

Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating: Rev. Patrick Poole

Visitation: Saturday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials: American Heart Association