Randall Pollard
January 30, 2009
Bernadette Marse Tregre
February 3, 2009
Posted Monday, February 2, 2009
Raymond Peter Berger, 82, a native and resident of Houma, La., died Sunday February 1, at 12:35 a.m.
He is survived by his sons, Allan Steve Berger of Houma, and Severn Paul Berger and wife Georgana D. Berger of Houma; daughter, Christie Renee Berger Phillips and husband Thomas J. Phillips Jr. of Alexandria, La.; brothers, Warren Berger and wife Marilyn of Houma, and Lawrence Berger and wife Phoebe of Alabama; sisters, Florence B. Barnes and husband Grover of Alabama, and Betty Chaisson and Joe Chaisson of Houma; grandchildren, Joshua A. Berger of Pineville, and Nicole Renee Phillips and Carly Jo Phillips of Alexandria; step-grandchildren, Aisha Guidry and spouse (Boogie) of Raceland, La., and Justin Billiot and Ben Billiot of Houma; and step-great-grandchild, Kanin Guidry of Raceland.
He was preceded in death by his wife Hazel Sheffield Berger; parents, Peter Berger and Alice Bourg Berger; son, Raymond “Snookums” P. Berger Jr.; and brother, Severn Berger.
He was a retired Purchasing agent with Louisiana Land and Exploration Company where he worked for 40 years. He was a Sergeant in the Army during World War II, was with Company B 519th Military Police Battalion and served in the Philippines, Japan and overseas. He was enlisted on December 01, 1944 and was discharged on October 02, 1949. He was a devoted husband for 47 years, very loving and faithful and kind father and a joy to everyone who knew him. He was active in the church and helped start many ministries throughout his years, He was ordained as a deacon at Christ Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Houma. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting and gardening.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in the memory of Mr. Raymond Peter Berger to the American Cancer Society, First United Methodist Church or First Baptist Church of Houma.
Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, February 2, at Chauvin Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 3, at First United Methodist Church with a memorial service to follow. Interment will be at Garden of Memories.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
