Hortense ‘Sam’ Berry

Hortense V. “Sam” Berry of Fredonia was called home on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at the age of 77.

She was born in New Orleans, La., on Jan. 9, 1945, to Eugene and Virda Dupre.

She married Michael “Sparky” Berry on March 20, 1967, and together they had four children.

Sam was an avid crocheter and knitter.  She donated countless volunteer hours creating hats, prayer shawls, mittens and mats for local hospitals, homeless shelters and the military.

She was devoted to her Christian faith and belonged to St. John Lutheran Church in Fredonia.

Sam is survived by her husband Michael; her children Michele (Lance) Graller, Danielle (Kevin) Berry, Wendy (David) Grams and Michael P. (Michelle) Berry; grandchildren Brian Fisher, James Blecha, Dawson (Alexis) Mundt, Tristen Mundt, Ashley Baneck, Joshua (Cassie) Treppish, Jessica (Jonathon) Petrie, Bailey Treppish, Jarod Treppish, Josiah Berry, Naomi Berry, Colby Grams and Nicholas Grams; 11 great-grandchildren; and siblings Wade Dupre, Cedric (Cathy) Dupre, Clyde Dupre and Donald Dupre.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Jade Godeaux, brothers Grantland Dupre, Eugene Dupre and Ronald Dupre, granddaughter Rachel Blecha and grandson Kyle Blecha.

A  funeral service for Sam will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2022, at St. John Lutheran Church, 824 Fredonia Ave., Fredonia, Wis. The family will receive visitors at the church from 9 a.m. until the service.

Sam will be laid to rest at St. John Lutheran Cemetery.

Sam’s family would like to express a sincere thank you to the doctors and staff at Froedtert Cancer Center, hospital and clinics in West Bend.

Eernisse Funeral Home of Port Washington is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.