Delbert Berrong

March 13, 1957 - November 22, 2014

Age 57, of Braceville, IL, passed away suddenly, Saturday, November 22, 2014 at his home. Born March 13, 1957 to the late Delbert S. and Isabel (nee Dunning) Berrong. Previously employed with the Plumber’s Union #130 in Chicago, IL. Member of the Main Street Baptist Church in Braidwood, IL. Delbert enjoyed riding his Harley and he was an avid reader of westerns. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Helen (nee King) Berrong of Braceville, whom he married January 27, 1979 in Braceville; two sons, Eric and David Berrong of Braceville; two daughters, Leane (Pat) Patterson of Chatsworth, IL and Stacey (Rick) Swindells of Cullom, IL; eight grandchildren, Erica, Cassandra (Sean), Racheal, Jeffery, Alicia, Sophia, Jasmin, and Savanah; great-grandson, Justin; two sisters, Connie Chambers of Gardner, IL and Debbie Chambers of Gardner; one brother, Rick Berrong of Gardner; and numerous nieces, nephews, counsins, aunts, and uncles. Preceding him in death was an infant sister, Betty Berrong. Visitation will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, Braidwood Chapel, Wednesday, November 26, 2014 from 9-11 a.m. Cremation rites will be accorded following visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name to the Main Street Baptist Church in Braidwood would be appreciated. Inurnment will be held at a later date.