Ralph Charles Berger

Ralph C. Berger, 61, of Bettendorf passed Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Unity Point, Bettendorf. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 1, 2017 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Runge Mortuary, cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.

Ralph was born August 17, 1955 in Peoria, son of Ralph C. (Sr.) and Dorothy (Reichelderfer) Berger. He graduated from Peoria High School in 1973 and Northern Illinois University in 1976. On November 6, 1976 he married Susan Nelson in Peoria.

He worked for various plastics companies in Peoria and the Quad Cities including Shamrock Plastic, Peoria, Hoegner Tool and Plastic, and Servelite.

Ralph enjoyed Chicago Sports teams and collected items for the Blackhawks, Bulls, Bears and Cubs. He was a die-hard Cubs fan. Thank heavens he got to see them win a World Series. Also Ralph was a fan of Iowa football and felt privileged to attend four bowl games with his son. He loved to travel.

Ralph was a loving husband, father and new grandfather. He touched more lives than he ever realized and will be missed by many. He was passionate in his beliefs.

Those left to honor his memory include his loving wife of 40 years, Susan; son, Kyle (Felissa); grandchildren, Emre and Coco; sister, Cheryl (Roger) Swanson; nieces; nephews and the world’s second greatest dog, Sadie.

In addition to his parents Ralph was preceded in death by the world’s greatest dog, Bill.

Many thanks to the doctors and nurses at the University of Iowa Hospitals and a special thank you to the Unity Point Bettendorf staff.

As you continue on this journey, may you travel in peace and once again be whole in spirit and body.