By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Tuesday January 18, 2022
    11:00 am to 1:00 pm
    Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL.

  • Service

    Graveside service
    Graceland Cemetery, Albion, IL
    immediately following the visitation
    service at the funeral home.

  • Full Obituary

    Don Berger, 74, Albion, IL, passed from this life to his heavenly home on Wednesday January 12, 2022, at Deaconess Heart Hospital, Newburgh, IN. He was born February 14, 1947, in Olney, IL to Fred and Peggy Marie (McCord) Berger. He married Diana Hart on January 22,1965 in Albion, IL.

    He was a member of the First Christian Church of Albion where he taught Sunday school for many years and enjoyed leading worship singing when the opportunity arose.

    Don had a love of cars from old classics to hot rods and was a member of the Rod Benders Car Club of Southern IL. He attended area car shows creating lasting friendships with other car enthusiasts. He was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed raising and hybridizing day lilies.

    Don was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Peggy Berger, brother Ron Berger and brother-in-law David Hart.

    He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Diana Berger, Albion, IL, two daughters; Dana (Scott) Atteberry, Albion,IL and DeeAnn Berger, Evansville, IN, one brother Kevin (Aline) Berger, Albion, IL, sister-in-law Paula Hart, Albion, IL, and his grandchildren; Ty (MaKenze) Atteberry, Maia (Elijah) Mastoridis, and Jaden Moore. Also several aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

    Visitation: Tuesday January 18, 2022, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home, Albion, IL.

    Graveside service: Graceland Cemetery, Albion, IL immediately following the visitation at the funeral home.

    Family requests masks to be worn and CDC guidelines for social distancing be followed and for those attending to dress casually.

    Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home of Albion, IL.

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12 Condolences
 
  1. Terri Hilgeman / January 14, 2022 at 5:17 pm

    So very sorry…Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in these difficult days ahead…God bless and keep you close in His tender loving care..xoxoxo ❤️

    Close to our hearts…
    Chuck & Terri Hilgeman

  2. Fred and Betty / January 14, 2022 at 5:31 pm

    Diana, Fred and I are so sorry of your loss love one. He was so much fun to be around. I remember so many of his fish stories. His Grandpa always enjoyed the way he told about the big ones he caught, they would get bigger each time. I have many great memories to remember. Donnie was a great guy all around. Everyone
    enjoyed spending time with him. He is in a much better place, no more pain or suffering. He’s in Heaven with his Mother, Father and Brother, and so many family and friends, He will be missed by so many, Love you Donnie and all his family.

  3. Dixie McGill / January 14, 2022 at 7:17 pm

    Donnie was like another dad. He truly devoted himself to our “group” at church while we were growing up. Great memories and lots of love. He never passed up an opportunity to tell a good story. We will truly miss him.

  4. Ed &Esther Jones / January 14, 2022 at 7:25 pm

    Dear Friend Our hearts are broken to hear
    of your passimg We have had so. many wonderful times with you and Diana . Friendship for over 30 years. We will treasure all the memories
    Our love will always be here for You and your family We Miss You
    NEVER forget You

  5. Pam Kelsey / January 14, 2022 at 9:45 pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you comfort in the months to come. I am so sorry for your loss.

  6. Lewis Barnett- Oklahoma / January 15, 2022 at 1:38 am

    My condolences to the family at this time. Prayers and Blessings to Everyone

  7. Linda Kuester / January 15, 2022 at 8:37 am

    Dear Diana, Dana and DeeAnn, I so sorry for your loss. You have so many wonderful memories to help heal your heart. May God give you comfort and peace in this difficult time. Sending love and prayers

  8. Rachel McKeehan / January 15, 2022 at 8:58 am

    My deepest sympathies to you and your family during this sorrowful time.

    Love and Hugs,
    Rachel and family

  9. Roxana crow / January 15, 2022 at 1:27 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss.
    Don taught me a lot about champion labs when I worked there many years. We both loved day lillies.

    Prayers are with the family and Kevin and Aline I’m thinking of you.

    Heaven gained another angel. Miss you my friend.
    Roxie

  10. Ann & Gary Wood / January 18, 2022 at 9:48 am

    So sorry to here this. Don and I were co-workers at Champion and worked together on several projects. He was a very dedicated detail man and valuable to the company. May he Rest In Peace.

  11. Richard and Jennifer Borgra / January 20, 2022 at 7:46 am

    Dana – Papa & I were so saddened to read of the passing of your father. Our dads had a lot of good times together at Champ. May the sweet memories of your father help to heal your heart at this very difficult time. Hugs and much love to your whole family.

  12. Kent Vinson / January 24, 2022 at 10:20 am

    I was surprised and saddened to learn of Don’s passing. He was so positive and encouraging to work with at Champion. No one was more dedicated and dependable. I miss hearing his stories and his laughter. Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss.

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