Mr. Bernard F. Berger Jr.

April 22, 1947 - October 6, 2017

Berger, Bernard F. Jr. deceased Oct. 6, 2017. Born April 22, 1947 to Bernard F. Berger and Edna Joy Berger of Jennings, Mo. He is the brother of John M.(Susan O'Donnell) Berger and Craig M.(Carol Sieve) Berger. He was baptized in the Catholic Church and raised in the Christian Faith. He made a public commitment to that faith as a teen. He attended the Jennings Public Schools, graduating in 1965. After short experiences in factory and service work, he attended Molar Barber College in St. Louis to be trained for his life's work. He worked for several mentors in different shops to prepare for his own businesses that were conducted on Produce Row and for many recent years on Washington Ave. in Florissant, Mo. His shop always had the home town atmosphere as seen on TV (Cheers). He was prone to discussion of current political and social affairs. He was passionate for the rescue and rehabilitation of stray pets, working for years part time in local shelters. IN recent years, his love for life and his community was injured by the changing atmosphere in families, on the streets, and in the media. He continued to stand strong thru difficult physical challenges over the past 15 years. He has now met his maker, and is experiencing his eternal reward. Bern's favorite charities were St. Louis Dog Rescue and USMC Toys for Tots. Memorials in his memory to those charities in your area would be appreciated. Services: Visitation will be held Friday, October 13, 10am until time of service 11am at Buchholz Valley of Flowers Mortuary, 619 Rue St. Francois, Florissant, MO. Burial private.