Raymond Peter Berger

Raymond Peter Berger, 82 died Sunday February 1, 2009 at 12:35 a.m. He was a Native and resident of Houma, Louisiana. Visitation will be Monday February 02, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home and Tuesday February 03, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. until service time at First United Methodist Church. Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday February 03, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church with interment at Garden of Memories. He is Survived By his Sons Allan Steve Berger of Houma, Severn Paul Berger and wife Georgana D. Berger of Houma, Daughter Christie Renee Berger Phillips and husband Thomas J. Phillips, Jr. of Alexandria,Brothers Warren Berger and wife Marilyn of Houma, Lawrence Berger and wife Phoebe of Alabama,Sisters Florence B. Barnes and husband Grover of Alabama, Betty Chaisson and Joe Chaisson of Houma, Grandchildren Joshua A. Berger of Pineville, Nicole Renee Phillips and Carly Jo Phillips of Alexandria,Step Grandchildren Aisha Guidry and spouse (Boogie) of Raceland, Justin Billiot and Ben Billiot of Houma, Step Great Grandchildren Kanin Guidry of Raceland. He is Preceded in death by his Parents Peter Berger and Alice Bourg Berger, Wife Hazel Sheffield Berger, Son Raymond “Snookums” P. Berger, Jr. Brother Severn Berger. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. He Enjoyed Hunting and Gardening. He was a retired Purchasing agent with Louisiana Land and Exploration Company where he worked for 40 years. He was a Sergeant in the Army during World War II. He was with the Company B 519th Military Police Battalion, he served in the Philippines, Japan and overseas. He was enlisted on December 01, 1944 and was discharged on October 02, 1949. He was a devoted husband for 47 years, very loving and faithful and kind father and a joy to everyone who knew him. He was Active in church and helped start many ministries throughout his years, He was ordained as a deacon at Christ Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Houma. In lieu of Flowers: Donations in memory of Mr. Raymond Peter Berger to the American Cancer Society, First United Methodist Church or First Baptist Church of Houma