Joseph V Berger

Joseph V Berger, age 93 of Durand, died Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the Plum City Care Center in Plum City with his family by his side.
Joe was born on May 9, 1932 in the Town of Lima, rural Durand. He was the son of Vincent and Mary (Bauer) Berger.
Joe grew up on the family farm and attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Lima and went to work on the family farm until being drafted into the U.S. Army. After his years of service, Joe was honorably discharged and went home to continue farming on the family farm. Joe married Hazel Schutz on June 19, 1956 at St. Henry Catholic in Eau Galle. Besides farming, Joe also worked various places including the Pepin County Highway Department and drove semi for years.
Joe enjoyed spending time out at “The Ranch”. He also enjoyed playing cards and being outside fishing and hunting. Joe loved spending time with family and friends sharing a good story and laughter.
Joe is survived by his six children, Nancy (Pat) Wayne, Rod (Marcia), Mike (Luann), Steven (Missy), Audrey (Scott) Lieffring and Connie (Chris) Bauer, all of Durand; 19 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, one sister, Dorothy Pecha of Pewaukee, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 65 years, Hazel and his siblings and their spouses.
Funeral Mass will be 11:00AM Friday, March 20, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Durand with Rev. Emmanuel Asamoah-Bekoe officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Durand American Legion Post #181 of Durand. Visitation will be from 9:00AM until the time of services at the church on Friday.
Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.
Condolences may be made online at www.rhielfuneralhome.com.