John A. Berger, 60, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on February 21, 1961 at Hamilton Air Force Base in San Rafael, CA. to Elmer Rusty Berger, Jr. of Pillsbury Township, Swift County, MN and Mary Mickey Berger of Yreka, CA.
John grew up in Marin County, California a short distance from the Pacific Coast line. He loved the giant redwood trees of Muir Woods and the coastal mountains especially Mount Tamalpias (the sleeping lady). He worked for two years in the local Conservation Corp cleaning and rebuilding trails on the mountain with small logs and rocks. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America climbing to the rank of 1st Class, and he enjoyed playing baseball.