Sheriff Ben J. Berghager Memorial Highway Dedication Ceremony
After storms and rain the day before, those who gathered for the Sheriff Ben J. Berghager Memorial Highway dedication ceremony believed that Ben had convinced Mother Nature to provide good weather for the gathering along US 61 on Sunday, June 26 at 1 p.m. A crowd of about 60 people showed their support of the dedication, their admiration for the former Sheriff of Ralls County and his family apparent as smiles and tears were shared during the ceremony.
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The Berghager Family in front of the new sign located on US 61 just south of Hannibal. The designation is for all us US 61 throughout Ralls County - 13 miles. Pictured (l - r) Marilyn Berghager (Ben's wife), Olivia (Ben's granddaughter), Kim (Ben's daughter), Shelby (Ben's granddaughter), Al (Ben's son), and Alyssa (Ben's daughter). Ben's brother, Mike, was also at the ceremony, and his son, Craig, was unable to attend. (Below) The family unveils the new sign.
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 Todd Jones and John Holzum of the Well Hungarians perform at the beginning of the ceremony.
 Fr. Mike Quinn gives the blessing of the dedication.
 MoDOT Northeast District Assistant District Engineer Dave Silvester welcomes the crowd.
 State Representative Lindell Shumake, who sponsored the bill, shared his thoughts on the dedication.
 Todd Jones of the Well Hungarians concludes the ceremony with a song dedicated to Sheriff Berghager.
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