Skip to content
  • About Us
    • History
    • Staff
    • Locations
      • Lusby
      • Owings
      • Port Republic
  • Service Schedule
  • Merchandise
    • Caskets
    • Vaults
    • Urns
    • Stationery
    • Cremation Jewelry
    • Thumbprint Jewelry
  • Pre Arrangement
    • Important Facts
    • Arrangement Checklist
    • Funding
  • Testimonials
  • Resources
    • What to Do When Death Occurs
    • Funerals FAQ
    • Cremation FAQ
    • Arrangement Checklist
    • Client Vital Information Form
    • Grief Counseling
    • Community Information
    • Anatomical Donation
    • Floral Tributes
    • Local Accommodations
    • Links
  • Contact Us
Menu
  • About Us
    • History
    • Staff
    • Locations
      • Lusby
      • Owings
      • Port Republic
  • Service Schedule
  • Merchandise
    • Caskets
    • Vaults
    • Urns
    • Stationery
    • Cremation Jewelry
    • Thumbprint Jewelry
  • Pre Arrangement
    • Important Facts
    • Arrangement Checklist
    • Funding
  • Testimonials
  • Resources
    • What to Do When Death Occurs
    • Funerals FAQ
    • Cremation FAQ
    • Arrangement Checklist
    • Client Vital Information Form
    • Grief Counseling
    • Community Information
    • Anatomical Donation
    • Floral Tributes
    • Local Accommodations
    • Links
  • Contact Us

Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Earl David Berkley

September 26, 1936 – July 6, 2019

Earl David Berkley, 82, of North Beach passed away July 6, 2019. He was born September 26, 1936 in Powderly, KY to James Austin and Lillian Pearline (Ball) Berkley. Earl was one of 13 children and was raised in Owensboro, KY. He married Pauline Davis October 31, 1956 and they primarily lived in North Beach. He joined the United States Air Force and served in Saudi Arabia and Thailand during the Vietnam War. Earl retired from the Air Force on June 30, 1978 after 23 years of service. Following his retirement, Earl went to work as a carpenter and would gladly help anyone with projects. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, carpentry projects, spending time with his family and teasing his grandchildren. Earl will be remembered for his wise cracks, Santa belly and willingness to help anyone.

Earl is survived by his wife of 62 years Pauline Marie Berkley of North Beach, daughter Patricia King and husband Robert of Prince Frederick, sons Wayne Berkley of Centreville and Bruce Berkley and wife Mary of Owings, grandchildren Sharlene Jones, Heather and Bruce Lyons, and David, Josh, Wayne, Alexis, Gabi, Grant and Katie Berkley and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son David Berkley.

Read More

Visitation

Friday, July 12, 2019
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

&

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

Map

Services

  • Funeral Service

Saturday, July 13, 2019
11:00 AM

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

Map

Interment

  • Burial

Southern Memorial Gardens

10155 Ward Road
Dunkirk, MD 20754

Map

Contributions

Condolences

Sort Comments

    Billy Flynn
    8 Jul 2019
    9:36pm

    So sorry for your loss he was a great man Husband and father. He will be missed by many.

    save
    City
    Frederick county
    State
    Virginia
    Reply
      Joan Donald
      12 Jul 2019
      6:48pm

      I’m so very saddened to hear about Earl’s passing. My prayers go out for you all to provide comfort in this time of great loss. Love to you all. JOAN

      save
      City
      Winchester
      State
      Va
      Reply
    Herman Cochrane
    9 Jul 2019
    11:52am

    I’m very sorry for your loss.
    Earl always had a smile on his face every time I saw him.He was a nice man! Condolences to all,RIP
    Sending Prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
    Sorry I will not be able to make his services!!

    save
    City
    Henderson
    State
    NV
    Reply
    Gus & Jeannie Uhler
    9 Jul 2019
    12:12pm

    To the Berkley Family,
    I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, father, pappy, and our friend! He was one of a kind! So funny and genuine he would tell it like it is, no holding back and that’s what I liked about him. He will be truley missed. God Speed!

    save
    City
    Prince Frederick
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Ron and Carmen
    9 Jul 2019
    12:40pm

    Our prayers are with you Aunt Polly and to the whole family, he will always be loved and missed by many.

    save
    City
    Greenville
    State
    In
    Reply
    Susan Malenab and Family
    9 Jul 2019
    1:49pm

    SUE MALENAB and FAMILY
    JULY 9, 2019
    I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Earl was one of a kind with his quick wit and big smile. He was always very willing to help out. He was a very good neighbor and friend. I will miss him.

    save
    City
    North Beach
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Nancy Terry
    9 Jul 2019
    2:06pm

    My sincere condolences to you and your family, so very sorry for your loss 🙏

    save
    City
    Calabash
    State
    NC
    Reply
    Kathryn Carr
    9 Jul 2019
    2:41pm

    So sorry for your loss. My condolences to Polly and family

    save
    City
    Sebastian
    State
    Florida
    Reply
    Neelam and Suresh Shrestha
    9 Jul 2019
    3:00pm

    Dear Bruce and family, we are very sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved father. Our heartfelt condolences to you and the entire Berkley family and prayers for the departed soul.

    save
    City
    Owings
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Tammi Crigger (Moran)
    9 Jul 2019
    4:37pm

    I will always remember Uncle Earl teasing me when I was a little girl. My heart goes out to Aunt Polly and the rest of the family . He will be missed.

    save
    City
    Fort valley
    State
    Va
    Reply
    Mary Lyons Gettier
    9 Jul 2019
    11:46pm

    So sorry for your family’s loss. Your dad always made me laugh. My condolences and prayers are with you all. So sorry that I am not able to make it to the services. He will truly be missed.

    save
    City
    Cordova
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Denise & Earl Paddy
    12 Jul 2019
    4:28pm

    So sorry for your loss. We both want to share our condolences with the whole family. Sorry we won’t be able to make the service our thoughts and prayers for all Denise & Earl Paddy

    save
    City
    Chesapeake Beach
    State
    Md
    Reply
    Rick and Lisa
    21 Jul 2019
    4:32pm

    Mrs. Polly,
    We were saddened to hear of Mr. Earl passing. We always enjoyed seeing him and minnie on there walks and enjoy talking with him.
    Our heartfelt condolences to you and the entire Berkley family.

    save
    City
    Lusby
    State
    MD
    Reply

Leave A Condolence Cancel Condolence

(Required)
(Required)

Your condolence will appear following a review from the Rausch Funeral Home staff.

The maximum upload file size: 20 MB. You can upload: image. Links to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and other services inserted in the comment text will be automatically embedded. Drop files here

Sort Comments

    Billy Flynn
    8 Jul 2019
    9:36pm

    So sorry for your loss he was a great man Husband and father. He will be missed by many.

    save
    City
    Frederick county
    State
    Virginia
    Reply
      Joan Donald
      12 Jul 2019
      6:48pm

      I’m so very saddened to hear about Earl’s passing. My prayers go out for you all to provide comfort in this time of great loss. Love to you all. JOAN

      save
      City
      Winchester
      State
      Va
      Reply
    Herman Cochrane
    9 Jul 2019
    11:52am

    I’m very sorry for your loss.
    Earl always had a smile on his face every time I saw him.He was a nice man! Condolences to all,RIP
    Sending Prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
    Sorry I will not be able to make his services!!

    save
    City
    Henderson
    State
    NV
    Reply
    Gus & Jeannie Uhler
    9 Jul 2019
    12:12pm

    To the Berkley Family,
    I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, father, pappy, and our friend! He was one of a kind! So funny and genuine he would tell it like it is, no holding back and that’s what I liked about him. He will be truley missed. God Speed!

    save
    City
    Prince Frederick
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Ron and Carmen
    9 Jul 2019
    12:40pm

    Our prayers are with you Aunt Polly and to the whole family, he will always be loved and missed by many.

    save
    City
    Greenville
    State
    In
    Reply
    Susan Malenab and Family
    9 Jul 2019
    1:49pm

    SUE MALENAB and FAMILY
    JULY 9, 2019
    I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Earl was one of a kind with his quick wit and big smile. He was always very willing to help out. He was a very good neighbor and friend. I will miss him.

    save
    City
    North Beach
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Nancy Terry
    9 Jul 2019
    2:06pm

    My sincere condolences to you and your family, so very sorry for your loss 🙏

    save
    City
    Calabash
    State
    NC
    Reply
    Kathryn Carr
    9 Jul 2019
    2:41pm

    So sorry for your loss. My condolences to Polly and family

    save
    City
    Sebastian
    State
    Florida
    Reply
    Neelam and Suresh Shrestha
    9 Jul 2019
    3:00pm

    Dear Bruce and family, we are very sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved father. Our heartfelt condolences to you and the entire Berkley family and prayers for the departed soul.

    save
    City
    Owings
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Tammi Crigger (Moran)
    9 Jul 2019
    4:37pm

    I will always remember Uncle Earl teasing me when I was a little girl. My heart goes out to Aunt Polly and the rest of the family . He will be missed.

    save
    City
    Fort valley
    State
    Va
    Reply
    Mary Lyons Gettier
    9 Jul 2019
    11:46pm

    So sorry for your family’s loss. Your dad always made me laugh. My condolences and prayers are with you all. So sorry that I am not able to make it to the services. He will truly be missed.

    save
    City
    Cordova
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Denise & Earl Paddy
    12 Jul 2019
    4:28pm

    So sorry for your loss. We both want to share our condolences with the whole family. Sorry we won’t be able to make the service our thoughts and prayers for all Denise & Earl Paddy

    save
    City
    Chesapeake Beach
    State
    Md
    Reply
    Rick and Lisa
    21 Jul 2019
    4:32pm

    Mrs. Polly,
    We were saddened to hear of Mr. Earl passing. We always enjoyed seeing him and minnie on there walks and enjoy talking with him.
    Our heartfelt condolences to you and the entire Berkley family.

    save
    City
    Lusby
    State
    MD
    Reply

Leave A Condolence Cancel Condolence

(Required)
(Required)

Your condolence will appear following a review from the Rausch Funeral Home staff.

The maximum upload file size: 20 MB. You can upload: image. Links to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and other services inserted in the comment text will be automatically embedded. Drop files here

© 2023 Rausch Funeral Home, P.A. All rights reserved.
  • Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact Us

Website Design and Website Development by Wattz Web Design and Marketing

Owings, Maryland

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736
Phone: 410.257.6181

Port Republic, Maryland

4405 Broomes Island Road,
Port Republic, MD 20676
Phone: 410.586.0520

Lusby, Maryland

20 American Lane,
Lusby, MD 20657
Phone: 410.326.9400

Insert/edit link

Enter the destination URL

Or link to existing content

    No search term specified. Showing recent items. Search or use up and down arrow keys to select an item.