Obituary
Pamela (Pam) Berger
Pamela (Pam) Berger La Crosse WI Passed away at Mayo in Rochester, MN. After a long Courageous Battle with cancer on March 4th, 2026, With her daughter Melinda and niece Casey by her side.
She was born in Lacrosse WI to Mary and Herbert Hickman. She graduated from Logan high school and had Northside pride. She married the love of her life Lenny Berger on May 22, 1999, and had one daughter who was their pride and joy.
Pam had such a joy about her always with a beautiful smile and big dimples and contagious laugh. She was a kind sweet person with a heart of gold. She was our family matriarch. Her heart was so pure, she loved absolutely everyone unconditionally like they were family. She would do absolutely anything for the ones she loved.
She had a joy of cooking and hosting all family gatherings. With the biggest of them all being her Oktoberfest party every year.
She loved her beloved dog shadow who she adored. 
Her husband donated her one of his kidneys and she had it for 28 years. She had so much strength and courage throughout all of her health and cancer journeys. She was a true fighter.
Pam is survived by her loving daughter Melinda Berger. Sister Lois (Mike) Dunnom and Sister Sandy Moore. Sister-in-law Marlene Pettygrove. Brothers in law Dale (Connie) Berger, Duwayne (Jean) Berger, Bill (Marcie) Berger. And many nieces and nephews who she loved and adored and all of her family and friends.
Pam is preceded in Death by her husband Lenny Berger, her children Mary Phils and Jeremiah. Her parents Herbert and Mary Hickman, her brother Timothy Hickman, sister Susan Kay Hickman and brother James Peter Hickman, niece Samantha Moore. Mother-in-law Melinda Chalsma, brothers-in-law Dan Berger, Art Berger, and sister-in-law Fareald Colon.
Services will be held at The Gathering Place, 133 Mason Street Onalaska, WI, March 20th, 2026, Visitation 10-11:30, Service 11:30, Luncheon 12pm .
In honor of Pam, please wear purple.
I’m so sorry Pam passed,my thoughts and prayers are with you. Heaven gained an Angel. Rest in Peace with Pam and soar like an eagle