Bernt Hermansson

Bernt Steve Holger Hermansson, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the age of 77.
He was born May 28, 1938 in Sweden to Holger and Sylvia Hermansson.

As an avid soccer fan, Bernt was a referee for YSSL and IHSA for many years. He will be remembered as a great salesman, specializing in home remodeling.
Mostly, Bernt was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather.

In addition to his loving wife of 38 years, Margaretha, he is survived by his children, Susanne Hermansson, Johan (Lisa) Hermansson, Steve (Kristina) Hermansson, Kenneth (Agneta) Hermansson, Krister Hermansson, and Jason (Nancy) Gere; his grandchildren, Kelsey and Michael Nunley, Victoria, Linnea, and Johan Hermansson, Erik and Eva Hermansson, Sara and William Hermansson, and Jackson, Trevor, and Nick Gere; great-grandchildren, Jason Hauser and Isaac Hermansson; his brothers, Bjorn Hermansson and Dan Hermansson.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, October 22, 2015 from 4-8 p.m. with a memorial service beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E Terra Cotta Ave (Rt 176) Crystal Lake.

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