Jerry R. Berlin, 78, of 3105 NE 171st Ave., Vancouver, Wash., died Aug. 25, 2009, in his residence.
He was born June 18, 1931, in Warsaw, to Richard and Hope Berlin. His wife of 57 years, Joan, survives.
He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1949, was an electrical contractor and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was involved with youth soccer for 30 years.
Also surviving are two sons, Jon and Joel; two granddaughters; and a sister, Jill (and spouse Kenneth) Goshert, Milford. He was preceded in death by a brother.
Burial will be in the Veteran's Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Ore.
