James Joseph Berger, 74, of North Platte, NE passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Great Plains Health, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 11, 1947 in Camden, New Jersey son of Nicholas and Elizabeth Berger.
James graduated from Camden Catholic High School and Iona College in New Rochelle, NY with a bachelor’s degree in Theology. He was fluent in several different languages and was a life-long learner. James spent his life helping others as a teacher and educator and never sought recognition or praise. He was a life-long teacher of Science and English and in most recent years spent time abroad teaching in Japan. James was a baseball fanatic and avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies. James loved life and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Surviving James are his son, Mark J. Berger and wife Jennifer of Ogallala; grandson, Nicholas James Berger; sister, Lorraine Murphy of Port St. Lucie, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother, Thomas Berger.
A celebration of life will be planned and announced at a later date. In keeping with James always wanting to give and help others he was an organ and tissue donor with Live On NE. Please honor James by helping others whenever in need.
Carpenter Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed to the family at www.carpentermemorial.com.