Richard W "Joe" Berger

Richard William “Joe” Berger, 79, of Harrison Township, died Friday, July 25, 2025.

He was born September 17, 1945 in Mount Clemens to the late Theodore and Marion Berger. He married Nancy Marie Schultz on June 20, 1970 at All Saints Episcopal Church in Marysville.

Joe graduated from L’Anse Creuse High School in 1963 and then attended Port Huron Jr. College, which is where he met Nancy. Joe was naturally mechanically inclined and loved to fix things, so he went to work for his uncle as a truck mechanic at Bob Berger’s Service, where he remained for 30 years. He also worked on tanks for several years with General Dynamics, which included travel to Egypt. When Joe wasn’t working or tinkering, he also enjoyed woodworking and loved Sunday family dinners.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nancy; two sons, Scott Berger and Bob (Susan) Berger; grandchildren, Xavier, Xena and Xander; brother, Mike Berger; sister, Clare Berger; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Anthony “Tony” Berger; a brother, Dave Berger; and a sister, Margaret “Bitsy” Aggeler.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Holy Family Episcopal Church in St. Clair, 115 N. 6th St., St. Clair, MI 48079, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Reverend Mary Short will officiate.

Burial will be in Riverlawn Cemetery, Marysville.

Memorials may be made to Holy Family Episcopal Church or the Wounded Warrior Project.

Arrangements are by Marysville Funeral Home. To send condolences, visit marysvillefuneralhome.com.