Alfred Elmer Berlin III

Alfred E. "Trey" Berlin III, 74, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 23, 2025. Born in Havre de Grace, MD, on November 23, 1950, Trey grew up in Alexandria, LA, and graduated from Bolton High School in 1968. He attended LSU-A before transferring to and graduating from LSU in Baton Rouge, which became his family home for the next 54 years.

Trey is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Elmer "Buster" Berlin Jr. and Mabel Protho Berlin; his sister, Belva Ann Berlin Dewey; his brother, John Berlin; his wife of 36 years, Mary Evelyn D. "Winkie" Berlin; and his wife of 10 years, Tanna Glaser Berlin.

He is survived by his sons: Alfred Elmer "Bubba" Berlin IV (Melanie) of Asheville, NC; Michael Berlin (Anne) of Asheville, NC; and Brian Berlin (Mathilde) of New Orleans, LA. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Perry Berlin and Molly Berlin of Asheville, and John, George, and Bernard "Bear" Berlin of New Orleans.

Trey is also survived by his stepdaughters: Allison Roberson of Baton Rouge, LA; Angela Andrus (Frankie) of Baton Rouge, LA; Ashley Howard (Tim) of Spring, TX; and Amy Traylor-Nikolaus (Emily) of Baton Rouge, LA, along with their children. Additionally, he is survived by his dear and special friend, Susan van Bueningen.

Trey enjoyed a successful and fulfilling 50-year career with Coburn Supply Company. Starting in the warehouse in 1972, he quickly rose through the ranks due to his strong leadership and exceptional people skills. He retired in 2022 as Senior Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors. Trey was instrumental in the growth and success of Coburn’s and was known throughout the company as a mentor and friend—respected and beloved at every level of the organization.

An Eagle Scout, Trey took pride in his time with Troop 12 in Baton Rouge, where he encouraged and mentored young scouts in their journey toward the rank of Eagle.

Trey loved fishing, cooking, music, skeet shooting, chess, traveling, and a well-made Old Fashioned.

Family and Friends are invited Saturday, April 12 to Trinity Episcopal Church, 3552 Morning Glory Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 for a visitation beginning at 1:30 PM until the start of the service Requiem Eucharist at 2:30 PM, followed by a reception. Trey will be interred at a later date in Pineville.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note at www.rabenhorst.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Trey’s name to Coburn Cares (Coburn Cares, PO Box 2177, Beaumont, TX 77704-2177, attn: Melisa Winn) or to a charity of your choice.