Berton
Berton Gray
d. May 5, 2018
Bert R. Gray, age 73 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018.
Bert was affectionately known as "Daddy Bert".
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray Gray and Erna Duersch Gray; his sister, Marti Mesmer; and his brother, Barry R. Gray.
Bert is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jennie M. Gray of Gulfport, MS; his children, John R. Gray of Appleton, WI, Sharla Derosa of Manhattan, IL, James R. (Laura) Gray of Mokena, IL, and Melissa (John) Doligale of Joliet, IL; his sister, Mary Campbell of Altamont, IL; and five grandchildren.
He was an avid saltwater fisherman and loved NASCAR and was a member of Teamsters' Union Local 786, in Chicago, IL. He drove a truck for Ozinga Ready Mix for many years, until his retirement. Bert will be remembered as a loving husband and father.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 417 Security Square, Gulfport, MS 39507
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 5:00pm until 6:00pm at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport. An online obituary may be viewed and condolences offered shared at www.riemannfamily.com.
Bert was affectionately known as "Daddy Bert".
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray Gray and Erna Duersch Gray; his sister, Marti Mesmer; and his brother, Barry R. Gray.
Bert is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jennie M. Gray of Gulfport, MS; his children, John R. Gray of Appleton, WI, Sharla Derosa of Manhattan, IL, James R. (Laura) Gray of Mokena, IL, and Melissa (John) Doligale of Joliet, IL; his sister, Mary Campbell of Altamont, IL; and five grandchildren.
He was an avid saltwater fisherman and loved NASCAR and was a member of Teamsters' Union Local 786, in Chicago, IL. He drove a truck for Ozinga Ready Mix for many years, until his retirement. Bert will be remembered as a loving husband and father.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 417 Security Square, Gulfport, MS 39507
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 5:00pm until 6:00pm at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport. An online obituary may be viewed and condolences offered shared at www.riemannfamily.com.
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