Cleo Berger

Cleo M. Berger, age 89, of Brayton, Iowa, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, at the Exira Care Center, Exira, Iowa.

Cleo was born August 19, 1931, in Scranton, IA, son of Mathias and Rose (Hoffman) Berger. He attended school in Carroll County. He enlisted in the United States Army on December 1, 1952, and was honorably discharged on November 30, 1954. Cleo served in the Korean War as a machine gun operator.

After his enlistment in the United States Army, Cleo turned to the craftsmanship of all types of floor installation. For over 58 years, Cleo laid carpet and other floorings for many people. In addition to carpentry skills, he was a faithful member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic. Cleo enjoyed dancing, waltzing, and playing the concertina in his spare time.

He is survived by his special friend Darlene Beauchamp of Atlantic, and many cousins.

Cleo is preceded in death by his parents, and sister Gladys Berger of Carroll, IA

Memorials may be directed to the family and will be designated at a later date to one of many of Cleo’s interests.

Open visitation and viewing will be held from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Hockenberry Funeral Home in Atlantic, Iowa.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, December 4, 2020, at the SS Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery in Atlantic, Iowa.

State mandates of masks, social distancing and allowable number of people inside or outside will be implemented.

Arrangements are being handled by Hockenberry Family Care Funeral Home in Atlantic, Iowa.