James was
born October 26, 1933 to August and Mathilda (Zimmerman) Berger in Medford. He
is a 1951 graduate of Medford Sr. High School.
After high
school James enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a Supply Handler. He was
honorably discharged in 1955. He returned to Wisconsin and worked at AMC Plant
in Janesville, GM Motors in Milwaukee, and then Weather Shield Window Company
in Medford, where he retired from.
He loved to
attend auto auctions, gun shows, traveling and tinkering with cars and motors.
James is
survived by a sister Estelle Oldeberg, and many other nieces, nephews and
family members.
Per
James request, cremation rites have been accorded and a graveside service with
military rites will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery at 1:30 P.M.
Saturday, July, 28, 2018. A meal will follow at Holy Rosary Social Center.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com