Jason Othmar Berger, age 48, of Arcadia, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024 surrounded by family at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 1, 2024 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Arcadia. The celebrant will be Fr. Terry Roder. Music will be by Sharon Bierl and the St. John’s Choir. Lectors will be Julie and Nate Lueth. Gift Bearers will be Karla Van Roekel, Clare Messerich and Emma Messerich. Eucharistic Minister will be Mary Thatcher. Casket Bearers will be Brian Berger, Jeff Berger, Lonnie Walker, Steven Berger, Matt Berger, Jeremy Halbur, Todd Hinners, and Mike Weitl.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. There will be no public visitation Thursday morning.
Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll, and online condolences may be left for Jason’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.
Jason was born January 10, 1976 to Gerald and Diane Berger of Arcadia, IA.
He is survived by his parents and siblings: Melissa (Lonnie) of Carroll IA, Brian (Angelica) of Ankeny, IA, and Jeff (Jackie) of Papillion, NE; his beloved nieces and nephews: Elayna, Alex, and Noah (Godson), Lily and Finn; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He attended Holy Cross Grade School and graduated from Kuemper Catholic High School in 1994. He was a hard-working employee for Triple F Feeds in Westside, Halbur Enterprises, Scott Schmitz Plumbing and Liechti Plumbing and HVAC in Arnolds Park, as well.
Jason was the life of the party. His incredibly sharp wit and hilarious comebacks always filled the room with laughter and put a smile on everyone’s face. He always brought joy to all those around him and cherished his family, friends and animals more than anything. He was the most amazing and awesome “broseph” ever. His unique nicknames for people and pets were just some of the many ways he showed his love, creativity and terms of endearment. He loved trivia and fishing and was an avid fan of the History channel, but Jason’s greatest passion was watching the Hawkeyes and the Steelers dominate. His love for sports was infectious. Hawkeye Nation!! Steeler Nation!!
He lived life simply and fully, finding joy in the small things in life that mattered most to him. Whether it was tending to the garden with his mother Diane, a holiday, birthday, or any celebration, his presence lit up every occasion and made unforgettable memories. Things will never be the same without him.
Jason’s legacy will live on through those he loved most. In his memory, let us all embrace his essence and spirit: treasure every fleeting moment, love with an open and boundless heart, and always take the time to say, “love you guys.”
