Greg “Bear” Berry, age 64 of Isanti died unexpectedly on February 27, 2015 at his home. Gathering of family and friends will be held at VFW Post 363 at 1040 Osborne Rd in Fridley on Friday, March 6th with an open house from 3-7 PM.
Greg was an avid race car driver. He had a deep passion for vintage cars and loved to spend his time at the race track with his son. He embraced his Native American culture. Greg loved a good laugh and could find something good out of a pile of junk. Always smiling with his wonderful sense of humor, and with endless love for family and friends.
He is preceded in death by parents, Clyde Berry and LaVerne LaBrie and sister, Suzanne Berry.
Greg is survived by his wife Delores; children, Cale (Jill) Berry of Carver, Darla (Jon) Kersten of Princeton; five grandchildren; two sisters, Claudia Riste (Bob) Heidemann, Michelle (Dwight) LaBrie; 1 nephew, 2 nieces and many other cousins and friends.
We met Greg vintage racing in 1997. Always looked forward to talking to him and enjoyed the vintage photos he would e-mail. He will be greatly missed!
Bryan & Peggy
I was saddened to hear of Greg’s passing. I worked with Greg for many years and he was always positive and great to work with. My prayers to the family. Greg will be missed.
Gary Long Jr.
Minneapolis Street Maintenance
We are neighbors and members of the IMCA Oldtimers Racing Club. We were saddened to hear about Greg’s passing. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Greg and I had many conversations about his son’s racing and how my grandson was doing and how we could get him interested in racing. We also talked about work and the changes that are happening. It now seems ironic that we would talk about what comes after the city. I wish now that we would not have put off the cookouts we had talked about. Deb and I will both miss Greg . I will think about him every time I drive by the turn off to his home.
Donna and I will miss Greg’s infectious smile and personality. I recently had a conversation with Greg about when it would be that either of us would retire. He told me that time was getting very close for him, and now it saddens me that he didn’t get to enjoy many years of leisure doing those things in life he enjoyed the most.
RIP my friend.
My dear friend has just taken his last checkered flag. Words cannot express how much I will miss you Greg. My life is so much richer for your friendship! I have no doubt we will get together again in that better place. I’ll try not to hurry tho’ as we know you will be the FIRST to greet us. I will carry your presence with me for the rest of my life here on earth. Adios my friend! Adios…….
Up at deer camp Gregs “Tin Tee Pee” was a warm and inviting place enjoy and visit , and not because of the heater!
Thanks for sharing him with all of us.
Greg would take the time to visit with me and other 13th ward (city garage) personnel. He was very enlightening and shared pictures and stories of his family. A great man, no bad bone in him. A joy to have worked with and been a friend of Gregs’. Another of the great people that made my time with the city so enjoyable. Dean Suneson – Mechanic / Harriet shop – retired
SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE OLD FRIEND. DEE AND KIDS I AM VERY SORRY .