Donald E BERTA

11 SEP 1933 - 24 NOV 2011

• BIRTH: 11 SEP 1933, South Bend, IN
• DEATH: 24 NOV 2011, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 29 JUN 1970

• MARRIAGE: 11 SEP 1993, St. Joseph County, IN

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[N3906] Donald E. Berta
Sep. 11, 1933 - Nov. 24, 2011

SOUTH BEND - Donald E. Berta, 78, of South Bend passed away at 12:10 PM Thursday November 24th in his residence. Mr. Berta was born on September 11, 1933 in South Bend and resided in the area his lifetime. On September 11, 1993 he married the former Julie A. Veach who survives. Also surviving are a daughter; Marsha Ann Berta and a son; Donald R. "Rick" Berta. Two step-daughters; Lori (Michael) Farinella and Jill (Bill) Canton. Nine grandchildren; Danielle and Maggie Konstantine, Josh Miller, Taylor and Mike Farinella, Brad Canton, Desiree Warner and Dustin and Lauren Berta all whom he loved and cherished. Also a sister-in-law; Nana Berta, father-in-law Charles D. Veach and brother-in-law Joel (Nancy) Veach. Mr. Berta was preceded in death by his parents; Michael and Peg (Schohl) and by a brother; F. Dale Berta. Mr. Berta retired from Bendix Corp in South Bend after many years of service. Don graduated from South Bend Central High School Class of 1951. In his youth, he enjoyed racing motorcycles, hunting and hiking. Later in life, he enjoyed restoring Harley-Davidson motorcycles and as an experiences tool and die maker, he sold handmade parts for Harleys around the world. Don loved cross-country skiing at St. Patrick's Park where there is a shelter bearing his name. In his spare time, he loved spending time with his family and walking his dog, Jenna and loved his cat, Toby. His greatest legacy was his family. Mr. Berta was a loving husband, brother, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed by all those who loved him. Visitation hours will be from 4-7 PM Tuesday Nov. 29th at HANLEY & Sons "Southwest Chapel" Funeral Home located at West Ireland Road / Indiana 23 South Bend. Graveside services only at 2:00 PM Wednesday Nov. 30th at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park Granger, IN. The family would like all memorial contributions made to the Wounded Warriors Project in lieu of flowers. The HANLEY & Sons "Southwest Chapel" Funeral Home handled arrangements and extend its deepest sympathy to the Berta family.
Published in South Bend Tribune on November 28, 2011