Geraldine ‘Jeri’ Berner of Otsego, MI passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 in Otsego. She was born December 28, 1933 in Otsego the daughter of John and Jennie (Arendson) Boerman. Jeri graduated from Otsego High School and worked for Otsego Public Schools for many years. As a young woman she liked helping out on the family farm and was know to run the horse drawn hay mower. In her free time she enjoyed tending to her flower gardens, knitting, crocheting, quilting, masonry, woodworking, baling hay and loved being a grandma. Jeri was a member of the Trowbridge Community Church. On February 25, 1956 in Otsego she married William Berner who preceded her in death in 2011.
Surviving are her children, Tom (Dawn) Berner and Marcia (Bill) Sorensen; 4 grandchildren, John, Jenny, Chelsea, Andrew; 10 great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Ken and Robert Boerman; sister, Evelyn Klein; an infant sister; and her grandson, Dale Knobloch.
Friends may visit with Jeri’s family from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM, Sunday, July 23, 2023 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, where a funeral service will take place at 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 24, 2023, with Pastor Greg Carlson officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego.
Contributions in memory of Jeri may be made to Wings of Hope Hospice.
Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
Bruce Debbie Russell
We are deeply sorry to hear of the family’s loss. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Laurie & Tim Andrus
To my dear Aunt Jeri – you were such an inspiration to me as I was growing up and into adulthood. We will always remember your cinnamon bread at Christmas time, raspberry cream pie in the summer. I cherish the afghan you crocheted for us for our wedding gift – we still have and use 35 years later!
Marcia & Tom – my heart aches for you both and your families. Your mom was very dear to me. I try to model some of what I do after her and her giving heart. All of her crafts that she mastered – she was a true artist. She always made me feel welcome and always had a chuckle when I complimented her on something, trying to make light of the comment. She was one of a kind that made my life richer.
Love,
Laurie & Tim
Brenda Berner
Jeri you will be missed so much by family and friends. Tom and Marcia, I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. Losing our moms is so hard. Hugs and love to you all.
Diana & Jerry
I was so sorry to hear of her death. I will miss the book exchanges that we did. She was a good and happy person she will be missed by many.
Susan LaDuke
She will be missed I’m so sorry for your loss it was a joy taking care of her
Brad Eshbaugh
Tom, I just saw this. Sorry I missed the visitation. So sorry for your loss. I always liked visiting
with your Mom. She was a great lady.