Gerald Leo Berreth

Berreth in Bagley, MN. They and his brother James proceeded him to Heaven.

He is survived by his wife Mary (Busse), daughter Tami, son Jason and wife

Jessica (Elwell), and son Andrew and wife Rachel (Murphy); his love and joy –

his grandchildren Alison and husband Zachary Grudem, Jacob and wife Jackie

(Enriquez), Alexander, Evan, Joshua, Madalyn, Daniel, McKenna and great

granddaughter Raven.

Jerry had many interests such as aviation, mechanics, Ham radio and music.

His real love was music and God gifted him with the ability to play the piano

by ear. He was blessed to be in the New Life Quartet, and to be the music

director at Faith Alliance Church (now RiverLife Church). He always wanted to

use his talents for Jesus.

In our early married days, he drove school bus and had a route for children

with disabilities. He would lovingly lift and carry each child onto the bus and

make sure they were securely buckled in, as there were no special transport

aids available in those years. He loved his passengers and was always so kind

to them. He also drove cement truck, tow truck (with some interesting

stories), and drove school bus again at the end of his working career, prior to

full retirement. He loved to drive.

Jerry was a wonderful, caring, and loving husband, father, grandpa and great

grandpa. He always said “I love you” every day, multiple times. We know he is

with Jesus and getting a choir ready to welcome us to Heaven. We can hear

him saying, “Praise The Lord”, like he did frequently every day.

Thank you so much for all of your love and prayers for our family.

Celebration of Life information:

Friday, April 5, 2024

(1:00 pm Visitation; 2:00 pm Service; 3:00 – 5:00 pm Refreshments)

RiverLife Church

520 Howard Street N.

St. Paul, MN 55119