Larry Max Berdine, age 66 of Merrillville, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents: Oliver Max and Doris J. nee Randhan Berdine of Calumet Township. Larry is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen Berdine nee Keenan; children: James L. significant other: Kerri Bender Berdine of Atlanta, GA,Continue Reading
Larry Max Berdine, age 66 of Merrillville, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents: Oliver Max and Doris J. nee Randhan Berdine of Calumet Township. Larry is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen Berdine nee Keenan; children: James L. significant other: Kerri Bender Berdine of Atlanta, GA, Melissa S. Michael Casler of Nashville, TN, Hannah Gillooly of Portage, IN, and Patrick S. Branson of Merrillville, IN; 6 grandchildren: Karly Anne, Jacob and Noah Casler, Devon and Michael Gillooly, and Alayna Branson; uncle, Eugene Nimetz; aunt, Janet Barenie; cousins: Doris A. Kurtz of California, Marilyn Mann of Valparaiso, IN, Robert Berdine of Indiana, and Michael Berdine of Crown Point, IN; and loving extended family, his dog Tess and many good friends. Larry was a graduate of Calumet High School and was a member of I.B.E.W. Local 697. He was a proud electrician his entire life. Larry was very active in Merrillville Pop Warner, Biddy Basketball and Little League. There was no visitation; funeral services were private. Donations may be made in Larry's name to the Lake County Animal Shelter. To share a memory or send a condolence to the family, please visit the guestbook section at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com. For more information call 219-769-3322.
melissa
left a message on March 25, 2010:
I MISS YOU SO DAMN MUCH DAD.........finally, I cry...
Hannah Gillooly
left a message on January 19, 2010:
Wow Dad, I dont even know where to begin. You took me in your house when I was 9 and i am so greatful for that. Tho it wasnt always good times but i was once and finally in a place where i had a man to call dad you loved me like no other and helped me grow in so many ways i will forever be greatful for you, I was blessed that your daughter and your son accepted that u were the man that i called dad. There will never be another man that can take that from you , you were my dad still my dad and always be my dad. I am very blessed that i moved back here in time for you to meet your grandkids. Devin is always asking for you and i just say you will see him soon one day. That is what i have to tell myself. I love you for being so stong and my rock. I can keep on going and going but you know everything i feel in my heart so DAD i love you and i know you are at peace and i will see you soon. Love you Always and forever.
Robert Berdine
left a message on November 28, 2009:
Larry and I are cousins and were very close in our pre-teen years in Gary. We spent many weekends together on Calhoun Street and at Scott Lake in Michigan with Max and Do and my folks too. In those days the Berdine clan was a tightly knit family all living in close proximity. As the years went on and all the cousins grew up we drifted apart. Those early years instilled a strong sense of family and a Christian value system that served Larry and the rest of us very well. My condolences to Kathy, Jimmy, and Missy and the rest of the family. May Larry rest in peace and may we all join him again in the next life. Robert Berdine Fairfield Bay, AR
James
left a message on November 27, 2009:
Dear family of Larry, My heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Although Larry and I never knew each other very well as we were so far apart in age. I can remember when he was born. We all lived in the Randhan compound on Ridge Road. I lived two houses down from Larry. One day as I was walking thru the back yards on my way home, Aunt Do saw me and ask if I wanted to see the baby. That was the first time I saw Larry. At that time I was 12 years old. There wasn't many times we saw each other after that and I am sorry. Someday we will make up for lost time. Larry's cousin, James Randhan Lawrenceville, GA
Jimmy Berdine
left a message on November 24, 2009:
You were my inspiration and hero, I will miss you forever Dad! Until we meet again in heaven-I love you!!
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Teri O'Dell
left a message on November 21, 2009:
Missy, Jimmy and Kathy, I'm so sorry for your loss but know that Larry is resting in peace and forever will be watching down on us. I will miss him and his emails dearly. Love to all, Teri
Doris Kurtz
left a message on November 19, 2009:
Missy, Jim and Kathy You all know that Larry was my cuz. Always there for me when I came home even tho I could tell that sometimes he was worn out. You know how I feel. Love, Doris
Melissa Berdine Casler
left a message on November 19, 2009:
Dad...so much to say, so much to say. But, you knew all of what I held in my heart. You were my best friend, especially after Gram and Grandpa died. Tell them I said I miss them and tried to help you. Short of BEGGING you to go to the doctor. You always were stubborn! I know the pain you were in and felt your sadness. I'm grateful you found love again, Dad. You DESERVED it. Your wolf statue overlooks my living room so you can watch over the kids and me; Grandpa's ring on my finger. I almost called you today. You always said, Today's a good day if I wake up and don't see my obituary in the paper. Well, today I saw yours; which I wrote to honor you & those you loved. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! Thank you for all you gave me growing up, all you've done for me and the kids and especially for not judging me, for loving me and making ME your daughter. You are in my heart and I'll see you again one day. So, BE there when it is my time, okay? LOVE YOU FOREVER - Your daughter - Melissa Missy
Amanda
left a message on November 18, 2009:
Hey Larry! I Miss you terribly. It's still so hard to believe you are gone. Mom has her days.. Today was a pretty bad day. She's just been crying all day and missin you more each day. she has been very strong tho.. And i am very proud of her. Pat is doin real good. I am very proud of him. He has his moments.. i think sometimes on his own.I love you Lar And I thank you so much for everything you did for me. Alayna loves you and she will never go without knowing who you were. R.I.P now.
Melissa J. Best-Sakaleros
left a message on November 15, 2009:
I wanted to give me sincerest condolences to the children of Mr. Berdine, Jim and Missy. I'm so sorry about your loss. Please know that you are and have been in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Melissa and Taso
Patrick Branson
left a message on November 15, 2009:
Hey Lar, I just wanted to say it's hard that you're gone... It's going to be hard to put your things away and especially throw out your food. You loved your food. I drank the rest of your Boones Farm and the one MGD you had left in the fridge in rememberance of you. Mom had a sip, too. I wasn't always the best kid. But you were there, whenever I needed you, with the patience of a saint. I'm grateful that you were there to listen and encourage me through all the troubles of growing up. Without your love and support, I wouldn't be the man I am today. Thanks for playing basketball with me, and for teaching me to fish. I'm glad we went to Potato Creek together, just the two of us. Last of all, and most importantly, it is great to have called you a 'brother' in Christ albeit for a short time, we will see eachother again. Legally you were my step-father, but you were the best dad anyone could ask for. I love and miss you! See ya later! Your son, Patrick Sean Branson
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melissa
left a message on March 25, 2010:
I MISS YOU SO DAMN MUCH DAD.........finally, I cry...
Hannah Gillooly
left a message on January 19, 2010:
Wow Dad, I dont even know where to begin. You took me in your house when I was 9 and i am so greatful for that. Tho it wasnt always good times but i was once and finally in a place where i had a man to call dad you loved me like no other and helped me grow in so many ways i will forever be greatful for you, I was blessed that your daughter and your son accepted that u were the man that i called dad. There will never be another man that can take that from you , you were my dad still my dad and always be my dad. I am very blessed that i moved back here in time for you to meet your grandkids. Devin is always asking for you and i just say you will see him soon one day. That is what i have to tell myself. I love you for being so stong and my rock. I can keep on going and going but you know everything i feel in my heart so DAD i love you and i know you are at peace and i will see you soon. Love you Always and forever.
Robert Berdine
left a message on November 28, 2009:
Larry and I are cousins and were very close in our pre-teen years in Gary. We spent many weekends together on Calhoun Street and at Scott Lake in Michigan with Max and Do and my folks too. In those days the Berdine clan was a tightly knit family all living in close proximity. As the years went on and all the cousins grew up we drifted apart. Those early years instilled a strong sense of family and a Christian value system that served Larry and the rest of us very well. My condolences to Kathy, Jimmy, and Missy and the rest of the family. May Larry rest in peace and may we all join him again in the next life. Robert Berdine Fairfield Bay, AR
James
left a message on November 27, 2009:
Dear family of Larry, My heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Although Larry and I never knew each other very well as we were so far apart in age. I can remember when he was born. We all lived in the Randhan compound on Ridge Road. I lived two houses down from Larry. One day as I was walking thru the back yards on my way home, Aunt Do saw me and ask if I wanted to see the baby. That was the first time I saw Larry. At that time I was 12 years old. There wasn't many times we saw each other after that and I am sorry. Someday we will make up for lost time. Larry's cousin, James Randhan Lawrenceville, GA
Jimmy Berdine
left a message on November 24, 2009:
You were my inspiration and hero, I will miss you forever Dad! Until we meet again in heaven-I love you!!
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Teri O'Dell
left a message on November 21, 2009:
Missy, Jimmy and Kathy, I'm so sorry for your loss but know that Larry is resting in peace and forever will be watching down on us. I will miss him and his emails dearly. Love to all, Teri
Doris Kurtz
left a message on November 19, 2009:
Missy, Jim and Kathy You all know that Larry was my cuz. Always there for me when I came home even tho I could tell that sometimes he was worn out. You know how I feel. Love, Doris
Melissa Berdine Casler
left a message on November 19, 2009:
Dad...so much to say, so much to say. But, you knew all of what I held in my heart. You were my best friend, especially after Gram and Grandpa died. Tell them I said I miss them and tried to help you. Short of BEGGING you to go to the doctor. You always were stubborn! I know the pain you were in and felt your sadness. I'm grateful you found love again, Dad. You DESERVED it. Your wolf statue overlooks my living room so you can watch over the kids and me; Grandpa's ring on my finger. I almost called you today. You always said, Today's a good day if I wake up and don't see my obituary in the paper. Well, today I saw yours; which I wrote to honor you & those you loved. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! Thank you for all you gave me growing up, all you've done for me and the kids and especially for not judging me, for loving me and making ME your daughter. You are in my heart and I'll see you again one day. So, BE there when it is my time, okay? LOVE YOU FOREVER - Your daughter - Melissa Missy
Amanda
left a message on November 18, 2009:
Hey Larry! I Miss you terribly. It's still so hard to believe you are gone. Mom has her days.. Today was a pretty bad day. She's just been crying all day and missin you more each day. she has been very strong tho.. And i am very proud of her. Pat is doin real good. I am very proud of him. He has his moments.. i think sometimes on his own.I love you Lar And I thank you so much for everything you did for me. Alayna loves you and she will never go without knowing who you were. R.I.P now.
Melissa J. Best-Sakaleros
left a message on November 15, 2009:
I wanted to give me sincerest condolences to the children of Mr. Berdine, Jim and Missy. I'm so sorry about your loss. Please know that you are and have been in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Melissa and Taso
Patrick Branson
left a message on November 15, 2009:
Hey Lar, I just wanted to say it's hard that you're gone... It's going to be hard to put your things away and especially throw out your food. You loved your food. I drank the rest of your Boones Farm and the one MGD you had left in the fridge in rememberance of you. Mom had a sip, too. I wasn't always the best kid. But you were there, whenever I needed you, with the patience of a saint. I'm grateful that you were there to listen and encourage me through all the troubles of growing up. Without your love and support, I wouldn't be the man I am today. Thanks for playing basketball with me, and for teaching me to fish. I'm glad we went to Potato Creek together, just the two of us. Last of all, and most importantly, it is great to have called you a 'brother' in Christ albeit for a short time, we will see eachother again. Legally you were my step-father, but you were the best dad anyone could ask for. I love and miss you! See ya later! Your son, Patrick Sean Branson
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