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Herman H. Berry

Herman H. Berry, age 83, of LaRue, Ohio died Thursday May 21, 2009 at 11:50 AM at Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. He was born December 26, 1925 in Kentucky to the late John Everett and Elizabeth (Chapman) Berry.  On November 28, 1945 he married Margaret Louise Clay and she survives. Also surviving are three daughters; Loretta Dawson of Marion, Linda (Don) Gossett of Clarksville, Ohio, and Luana (John) Mathew of LaRue. Grandchildren; Cassandra (Chris) Myers of Marion, Patrick (Nicole) Dawson of Marion, Chandra (David) DeCan of West Manchester, Ohio, Amy (Scott) Penman of Columbia MO, Heather(Brandon) Bello Houston, TX, Sara Kolax of Springfield, MO, and Scott Gossett of Waco, TX.  Great Grandchildren; Bailey Myers, Ashley Phillabaum, Emma Sue DeCan, Brandon DeCan, Aubrey Bello, Blaine Bello, Carson Kolax, and Evangeline Penman.  He was preceded in death by Grandson Christopher Foster, Brothers; Kenneth, Carl and William, sister; Leona Lowman, step brother James Johnson and step sister Mary Purdin. Mr. Berry was a WWII veteran serving in the Army Air Corp.  he worked at National Cash Register as a collator operator, then taught Masonry at MCI and Tri-Rivers. Member of the Weak Enders Campers Club.  He loved fishing, getting the family together for cook outs. He had an exceptional sense of humor, lived life to the fullest and was a devoted husband and father. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday May 26, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue.  Minister will be Rev. Debra Berry.  Burial in the Fairview Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home in LaRue from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM on Monday.   Those who wish may make contributions to the Fairhaven Community (Wetzel Unit) 850 S. Marseilles Ave. Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351. Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com. Directions to Fairview Cemetery Florist Login Feel free to post a remembrance on this person's birthday, anniversary of passing, holidays, or whenever feels appropriate.

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Condolences       to #1 from: Rowlie & Susan McElheny   Fri, May 22, 2009 at 7:31 AM Our thoughts and prayers continue to lift your family.  May your memories of Herman keep you surrounded by his love. #2 from: Dawn Watters Marion, Ohio Fri, May 22, 2009 at 11:48 AM Herman will always be remembered by the memories in everyone's heart. One of my fondest memories is of his perpetual smile, infectious laugh, and the ornery twinkle in his eyes. He was always ready to lend a helping heart and hand - I know this personally - will never forget!   #3 from: Tom and Carol Francis Waynesville,Ohio Fri, May 22, 2009 at 4:20 PM Though he has passed,He is still there in every shadow and memory.He will live forever through the living. We are so sorry for your loss. #4 from: katie cooper larue Sat, May 23, 2009 at 9:27 AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE. KATIE & MARTIN COOPER #5 from: Marsha Kay Harmon & Family La Rue Sun, May 24, 2009 at 7:48 AM So sorry to hear about Herman.  Know we will be thinking of you and our prayers and thoughts are with you. #6 from: bob swift strasburg, oh Sun, May 24, 2009 at 10:12 PM herman was a great person, a wonderful teacher and colleage and an even better husband and father. we worked together for many years and i call him a special friend. i envy the relationship he had with louise. louise, i know you will greatly miss herman because i know of no other couple that had such a great time together. #7 from: Terry and Michelle Williams Fredericktown, OH Mon, May 25, 2009 at 10:54 AM With deepest sympathy for Louise and all of your family, Remembering Herman with very fond memories of The Camper's Club inviting us to wood cutting in the fall at Bud and Dolly's,  and visiting once in awhile with Herman and Louise at Grandma Ruth and Grandpa Eston's.  Being around Herman and Louise was always a treat for us. Both being so wonderful and kind. The joy and love that radiated from Herman will never be forgotten. Love, Terry and Michelle Williams

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