Mc Farland-Donald D. Berryman, age 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at his daughter's home in Mc Farland, surrounded by his family. He was born in Dodgeville on October 26, 1925, the son fo Wilber and Katheryn(Schwingle)Berryman.
Don graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1943. In 1949 he enrolled in the Elgin Watchmakers College and graduated in 1953. While in Elgin Don met the love of his life Marilyn Holtz. On July 3, 1953 they were united in marriage. Don enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country honorably. The family settled in Dodgeville and opened Berryman's Jewelers. They moved to Madison in 1964 where Don worked for Badger Ordinance. He continued his passion of watchmaking and was known as the "Clock Doctor" working for several area jewelers including EW Parker, Dunkins, Schwartz, Terry Jewelers and Jewelers Workshop.
Don was a long time member of the Model A Club and Model T Club and very proud of his 1930 Ford Coupe. Affectionately known as the "Musical Saw Man" he entertained his entire life by playing the musical saw for so many. In the mid 1970's Don and Marilyn made their home in McFarland where they fostered 41 newborns and opened their home to childcare. Don volunteered for American Red Cross where he was a regular donner. He was a member of the McFarland Lutheran Church and McFarland American Legion Post 534. He was also an avid Wisconsin sports fan, never missing a Badger, Packer or Brewer game. Often times watching but then listening to the radio. Don was also a lover of onion pie!
Don is survived by his children Steve(Jill), Cindy(Carl), Chuck(Terry),Scott(Maria),Tammy(fiance Branden Clark)McKeown and Heather Berryman , 26 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife and sister Lavon Paulson.
Committal service with Military Honors will be held after funeral at Roselawn Mausoleum Chapel, 401 Femrite Drive, Monona.
Memorials may be made to Agrace Hospice Care Inc. or Project Home WI.
A special thankyou to Meriter Hospital 8 Tower and Agrace Hospice Care.
Don graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1943. In 1949 he enrolled in the Elgin Watchmakers College and graduated in 1953. While in Elgin Don met the love of his life Marilyn Holtz. On July 3, 1953 they were united in marriage. Don enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country honorably. The family settled in Dodgeville and opened Berryman's Jewelers. They moved to Madison in 1964 where Don worked for Badger Ordinance. He continued his passion of watchmaking and was known as the "Clock Doctor" working for several area jewelers including EW Parker, Dunkins, Schwartz, Terry Jewelers and Jewelers Workshop.
Don was a long time member of the Model A Club and Model T Club and very proud of his 1930 Ford Coupe. Affectionately known as the "Musical Saw Man" he entertained his entire life by playing the musical saw for so many. In the mid 1970's Don and Marilyn made their home in McFarland where they fostered 41 newborns and opened their home to childcare. Don volunteered for American Red Cross where he was a regular donner. He was a member of the McFarland Lutheran Church and McFarland American Legion Post 534. He was also an avid Wisconsin sports fan, never missing a Badger, Packer or Brewer game. Often times watching but then listening to the radio. Don was also a lover of onion pie!
Don is survived by his children Steve(Jill), Cindy(Carl), Chuck(Terry),Scott(Maria),Tammy(fiance Branden Clark)McKeown and Heather Berryman , 26 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife and sister Lavon Paulson.
Committal service with Military Honors will be held after funeral at Roselawn Mausoleum Chapel, 401 Femrite Drive, Monona.
Memorials may be made to Agrace Hospice Care Inc. or Project Home WI.
A special thankyou to Meriter Hospital 8 Tower and Agrace Hospice Care.
Mc Farland-Donald D. Berryman, age 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at his daughter's home in Mc Farland, surrounded by his family. He was born in Dodgeville on October 26, 1925, the son fo Wilber and Katheryn(Schwingle)Berryman.
Don graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1943. In 1949 he enrolled in the Elgin Watchmakers College and graduated in 1953. While in Elgin Don met the love of his life Marilyn Holtz. On July 3, 1953 they were united in marriage. Don enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country honorably. The family settled in Dodgeville and opened Berryman's Jewelers. They moved to Madison in 1964 where Don worked for Badger Ordinance. He continued his passion of watchmaking and was known as the "Clock Doctor" working for several area jewelers including EW Parker, Dunkins, Schwartz, Terry Jewelers and Jewelers Workshop.
Don was a long time member of the Model A Club and Model T Club and very proud of his 1930 Ford Coupe. Affectionately known as the "Musical Saw Man" he entertained his entire life by playing the musical saw for so many. In the mid 1970's Don and Marilyn made their home in McFarland where they fostered 41 newborns and opened their home to childcare. Don volunteered for American Red Cross where he was a regular donner. He was a member of the McFarland Lutheran Church and McFarland American Legion Post 534. He was also an avid Wisconsin sports fan, never missing a Badger, Packer or Brewer game. Often times watching but then listening to the radio. Don was also a lover of onion pie!
Don is survived by his children Steve(Jill), Cindy(Carl), Chuck(Terry),Scott(Maria),Tammy(fiance Branden Clark)McKeown and Heather Berryman , 26 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife and sister Lavon Paulson.
Committal service with Military Honors will be held after funeral at Roselawn Mausoleum Chapel, 401 Femrite Drive, Monona.
Memorials may be made to Agrace Hospice Care Inc. or Project Home WI.
A special thankyou to Meriter Hospital 8 Tower and Agrace Hospice Care.
Don graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1943. In 1949 he enrolled in the Elgin Watchmakers College and graduated in 1953. While in Elgin Don met the love of his life Marilyn Holtz. On July 3, 1953 they were united in marriage. Don enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country honorably. The family settled in Dodgeville and opened Berryman's Jewelers. They moved to Madison in 1964 where Don worked for Badger Ordinance. He continued his passion of watchmaking and was known as the "Clock Doctor" working for several area jewelers including EW Parker, Dunkins, Schwartz, Terry Jewelers and Jewelers Workshop.
Don was a long time member of the Model A Club and Model T Club and very proud of his 1930 Ford Coupe. Affectionately known as the "Musical Saw Man" he entertained his entire life by playing the musical saw for so many. In the mid 1970's Don and Marilyn made their home in McFarland where they fostered 41 newborns and opened their home to childcare. Don volunteered for American Red Cross where he was a regular donner. He was a member of the McFarland Lutheran Church and McFarland American Legion Post 534. He was also an avid Wisconsin sports fan, never missing a Badger, Packer or Brewer game. Often times watching but then listening to the radio. Don was also a lover of onion pie!
Don is survived by his children Steve(Jill), Cindy(Carl), Chuck(Terry),Scott(Maria),Tammy(fiance Branden Clark)McKeown and Heather Berryman , 26 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife and sister Lavon Paulson.
Committal service with Military Honors will be held after funeral at Roselawn Mausoleum Chapel, 401 Femrite Drive, Monona.
Memorials may be made to Agrace Hospice Care Inc. or Project Home WI.
A special thankyou to Meriter Hospital 8 Tower and Agrace Hospice Care.
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