Submitted by: Dan Rich

Dennis Joseph Berreth

March 31, 1944 - Dec. 12, 2003

South Bend Tribune 12/17/2003

Dennis Joseph Berreth, 59, residing on Londonberry Lane in South Bend, IN, died of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Friday, Dec. 12, 2003. Dennis was born on March 31, 1944, in Mishawaka, IN, to the late Henry J. and Ruby (Wagner) Berreth. He was a lifelong resident of the area.

On Oct. 22, 1966, he married Margaret "Peggy" Nutter, who survives. Along with his wife, survivors include one son, Jeffrey (Margaret) of Mishawaka; a daughter, Jennifer (Boyd Frederick) Berreth of Kenosha, WI; two grandchildren, Shawn and Jenna Berreth, both of Mishawaka; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Mr. Berreth owned and operated his own business, Berreth Oil, Inc., with his wife for 28 years and sold this September to enjoy retired life. He served in the United States Navy and was a member of the Knights of Columbus #5570. His greatest loves were getting away to his cottage and giving his grandchildren boat rides, working in the yard, visiting with friends and neighbors, and weekend trips with his wife. He never met a stranger, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Visitation was from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, where a Rosary was recited at 4 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 17, in Christ the King Catholic Church, South Bend, with cremation to follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.