Genevieve L. Berger

Genevieve L. (Motzig) Berger, 100, passed away peacefully Tuesday May 4, 2021 at Harvest View in Herscher. She was born on November 26, 1920 in Essex, Illinois, the daughter of Lawrence and Matilda Motzig. She married Eldon Berger on July 27, 1941 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Herscher where she was a lifelong member and was also a member of LWML. Genevieve graduated from Herscher High School in 1938 and spent most of her lifetime on the farm in rural Buckingham. She loved playing cards and was a great bridge player, never passing on a chance to play euchre. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne (Kathy) Berger of Buckingham and Keith (Penny) Berger of Herscher; a daughter, Bonnie Matherly of Buckingham; a stepgrandson, Jay (Hillary) Dickerson of Galena, Illinois; a step-granddaughter, Jody (Jeff Ashworth) Dickerson of Rockwell, Texas; and six step- greatgrandchildren. Preceding Gen in death were her parents; husband, Eldon; and son-in-law, Ed Matherly. Visitation will be held Friday, May 7, 2021 from 10 am until the service at 11am at Trinity Lutheran Church, Herscher with Rev. Eric Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Herscher. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Herscher or donor’s choice.