Berger Gerald Justen, 78, passed away on February 5, 2019. He was born November 5, 1940 in Tampa, Florida and graduated from H B Plant High School. Berger spent over 55 years in the paint and coatings industry with most of his career as owner of Justen and Associates. He served many years on the Board of Directors for the Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology and a member and past president of the Southern Society for Coatings and Technology. He also loved spending time hunting, fishing and golfing.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lynette Justen, brother Joseph Justen III (Sandra), his three daughters; Emily Justen Giorgi (Stefano), Kristina Justen and Julie Canton, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his daughter Kelly Barnhart and brother Lewis Justen.
The family would like to thank the outstanding doctors and nurses of Moffitt Cancer Center and the Continuous Care Hospice team.
Visitation will be on Sunday, February 10th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Blount and Curry Funeral Home (Garden of Memories), 4207 E. Lake Ave., Tampa, FL 33610. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 11th starting at 10:15 a.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 3712 W. El Prado Blvd., Tampa, FL 33629.
Condolences can be left on (website). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in his name.
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