Robert John Berceau
January 31, 1932 ~ May 19, 2016
Robert John Berceau died Thursday May 19, 2016 at home.
Robert J. Berceau was born Jan 31, 1932 at St Vincent Hospital in Green Bay WI, the 4th child of Roman and Elizabeth (Pinchard) Berceau. On May 21, 1954, Robert married Marjorie Paul. In 1997, Marjorie died. In 2000, Robert married Judy (Haug) Paulsen.
He attended Nicolette and St’s. Peter and Paul elementary school. He was team captain and played running back on the football team. Robert graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1949 earning 3 letters in boxing.
Robert delivered groceries for “Berceau Grocery”. In 1950 Robert began working for General Foods, Wausau Wisconsin. For twenty six years Robert proudly worked for Procter and Gamble. Robert moved to Madison WI. In 1964, as Unit Sales Manager for Procter and Gamble, Robert moved to Fargo North Dakota. In 1977 Robert joined KPR Company as sales manager, retiring in 1996 as Vice President /General Sales Manager.
Along with being an avid hunter and Green Bay Packer fan, golfing, fishing, skiing were among Robert’s favorite hobbies. He joined the Naval Reserves from 1950-1958. He was a member of the Fargo County Club for 29 years and Knights of Columbus since 1960.
Robert is survived by his wife Judy, sons, David (Laurie), grandchildren Anthony, Suzanne; son, John (Megan), grandchildren, Victoria, Charles and Abigail; daughter, Michelle (Joe) Williams, grandchildren, Ryan, Jordan, Dylan; step-son, Justin (Amy) Paulsen, step-grandchildren Ava and Mallory, step-son Joel (Nichole) Paulsen, step- grandchildren, Keira, Trevor, Finn, and Elizabeth; and his sisters, Barbara Gigot and Judith Ottinger.
Robert was preceded in death by his father and mother, Roman and Elizabeth Berceau , his wife, Marjorie, and brothers Roman Berceau and Paul Berceau.
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We are so sorry to read about Bob’s death. Our sincere sympathy to you and all of Bob’s family.
Judy so sorry to hear about Bobs death. I have many good memories working with him at KPR. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave- sorry about the loss of your Dad. He was a great guy and I was fortunate to have frequent interaction with him when I worked at Supervalu in Fargo. Your Dad often told me the story of my brother Dennis and you putting so much rebar in his driveway when you guys put in the new driveway in Fargo. It’s a good thing I didn’t know he was a boxer; as he would’ve won every thing we ever negotiated. Remember the good times.
Condolences to Dave and all the Berceaus. I have fond memories of Uncle Bob, not least that summer vacation in Fargo and Detroit Lakes. Like all of Romy and Liz’s children, a class act.