Anthony "Tony" Berger

A man of love, trust, and respect passed away November 22, 2013 at the age of 56. Tony had many accomplishments to include his twenty-four plus years in the Culinary Arts achieving the rank of Executive Chef. He worked for many prestigious locations such as Reese A.F.B, Texas Tech University and Wayland Baptist University. Among other occupations, Tony's true love was sales in which he loved meeting new people and bringing a smile to their faces. Tony was always good at everything he did and always improved upon all aspects obtainable. Tony was a strict family man and comedian bringing laughter and joy to everyone around him. To all those that knew him on a personal level understood that family and close friends where his meaning to life and his center of his world. He was and outdoors man loving nature and all gods great creation, even if it meant just spending time on his front porch. Friends of his wife and children where always welcome to come over and enjoy his hospitality, great cooking, and good times. He raised four accomplished children, two of which are veterans of the armed forces, alongside his adoring and loving wife Beth Ann, for whom he was married to for twenty-eight years this passed August. Tony had many nick names to include, Papa Bear, Papa Berger, Daddio, and Padre. Tony's passing was sudden and tragic, but his legacy will live on through family and his memories will live on in stories told by everyone he knew and loved. Tony A. Berger a gentleman of core beliefs that listed: love, integrity, honesty, forgiveness, courage, honor, strength, and heritage... a man of his word. Rest Peacefully in the hands of the Almighty!! Papa Bear. “WE LOVE BECAUSE HE FIRST LOVED US." John 4:19.