Roger O'Berry

O'BERRY, Roger Alan - Age 88, of Fenton, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021. Memorial service will take place 1 PM, Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Memorial service will be live-streamed on our website at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. Memorial gathering will take place from 11 AM until the time of service on Thursday. Due to the restrictions at Great Lakes National Cemetery private interment will take place following the service. Those desiring may make contributions to the Adopt-A-Pet Inc, 13575 Fenton Rd, Fenton.

Roger was born on March 14, 1932 in Flint the son of Russell and Emily (Edinger) O'Berry. He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War until his honorable discharge. Roger graduated with his Bachelor and Master Degrees from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He was a teacher for the Fenton Public Schools for 37 years before his retirement. Roger and Shirley Carrigan were united in marriage on September 3, 1976 in Mt. Morris. He was an avid U of M alumni and was always supporting the university by attending events, attending football games and watching basketball games. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening and golfing.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley O'Berry; children, Kevin (Salome) O'Berry, Karen Braunscheidel, Sarah (Darren) Martin, Elizabeth O'Berry and her significant other, Dale Duncan, John (Daisy) Matlewski, Edward (Angie) Matlewski, Cynthia (Chris) Kievit and Timothy (Tracy) Matlewski; 14 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and brother, Bruce (Carolyn) O'Berry.

Roger was preceded in death by his grandson, Christopher Braunscheidel; parents, Russell and Emily O'Berry; and siblings, Mary O'Berry, Russell O'Berry Jr. and Bonnie Bjorling. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and staff at Compassus Ascension Genesys Hospice. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.