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.
so sorry for your loss Pam was always a great friend and an amazing person we will miss her
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
I am sorry for your loss. Pam is a awesome person who will truly be missed. Sending hugs and prayers for the family especially Melinda.
My sympathies to the family, I recognized the smile and name. beautiful smile.
Appreciated seeing notice here. Peace.
I miss you. you are the strongest person i know. loves your laugh and the way you told jokes laughing before the joke was over you are loved and missed
Pam was ALWAYS a ray of sunshine. She had a heart of gold. RIP my longti.e friend 🧡
So sad to hear about Pam’s death. she and her family are in my prayers. Her mother and mine were best of friends for years. I remember many visits and great times during those visits. Pam is at peace and reunited with her loved ones who were waiting for her. Rita. (Mary Ellen B/Wiltsie was my mother).
pam u are now back with your loving lenny but will be missed here i always enjoyed talking with you RIP my friend,lisa&dave williams.
Pam was a special and wonderful person ❤️ we had a wonderful friendship our mother’s were friends and our birthdays we went out to eat we had July birthdays 🎂 love you my friend 😞🕊🕊
Pam will be missed by so many. Pam had a great personality and sense of humor. Love and hugs to her family and friends.
Godspeed,Pam.
Love,Aunt Toots.
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She was a wonderful lady, will be missed bye all who knew her. Praying for all. Love you all.
Pam was such a joyous person. Every memory I have with her is full of kindness and laughter. She was deeply funny, kind, and always generous with her love for family and friends.
Pam always made you feel welcome and included. She was upbeat and full of laughter, even when you could tell she didn’t feel well. Beneath her gentle ways though, Roared the strength of a Lioness. She refused to quit or give in. I will always admire her tenacity! I look forward to seeing Pam & Lenny together again in Paradise.