Meet Our 2021 Monrovia Festival Parade Grand Marshall
Bob and Donna Berling have consented to be our Monrovia Festival Parade Grand Marshals for 2021.
Both were born and raised in Monroe Township, Bob in 1943 and Donna in 1944. Both attended school in Monrovia with Donna graduating in 1962. Among other activities in high school, Donna was a proud member of the Monrovia Marching Band. Bob attended Monrovia through the 4th grade and moved to Ohio. He graduated from Lake high school (Millbury, Ohio) in 1961. Bob returned to Monroe Township in 1962. He worked at Allison from 1962 until 1970 when he started Berling Electric. He is still active in the electrical contracting business with an emphasis on industrial automation.
Donna enjoys sewing and cake decorating. She has worked at home as V.P. and Secretary for the electrical business and as a homemaker. She was involved with the Monrovia Marching Band when her daughters were in school in the 70’s. She helped and managed the Food Tent at the County Fair and was a constant Band supporter. Donna was one of the charter members of the Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Dept Ladies Auxiliary and assisted with many fish fries and other money raising events for the Fire Dept. Bob and Donna were married in 1962 and are approaching their 60th anniversary.
Bob is a certified flight instructor and aircraft mechanic. He enjoys aviation, reading and farming.
Their son Dwayne R Berling, wife Sarah (Wills) resides in Monroe Township. Dwayne has an EET degree from Purdue and oversees operations at Berling Electric.
Paula M. (Berling) Henry, husband Curt resides in Brownsburg. Paula is a Nurse Practitioner.
Brenda L. (Berling) Hill, husband Ed resides in Lacey Springs, AL, a suburb of Huntsville. Brenda holds the government rating of GS 15 and is employed by the Army.
Grand children: David, Emily, Hannah, Cody, Wyatt, Bo, Sierra, Chloe, Tristen.
Great grand children: Tessa, Ray Ann, Grace, Lucy, Landon, Mason
Bob joined the Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Dept in 1970 and was a member of the department until 1983 serving in several capacities including fire chief for three years. For the past 8 years he has served as a Board Member for the Monroe Township Fire District. Bob's goal has always been and continues to be, provide the best fire service possible for the citizens of Monroe Township.
To nominate someone for Grand Marshall, please click here and fill out form!
Bob and Donna Berling have consented to be our Monrovia Festival Parade Grand Marshals for 2021.
Both were born and raised in Monroe Township, Bob in 1943 and Donna in 1944. Both attended school in Monrovia with Donna graduating in 1962. Among other activities in high school, Donna was a proud member of the Monrovia Marching Band. Bob attended Monrovia through the 4th grade and moved to Ohio. He graduated from Lake high school (Millbury, Ohio) in 1961. Bob returned to Monroe Township in 1962. He worked at Allison from 1962 until 1970 when he started Berling Electric. He is still active in the electrical contracting business with an emphasis on industrial automation.
Donna enjoys sewing and cake decorating. She has worked at home as V.P. and Secretary for the electrical business and as a homemaker. She was involved with the Monrovia Marching Band when her daughters were in school in the 70’s. She helped and managed the Food Tent at the County Fair and was a constant Band supporter. Donna was one of the charter members of the Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Dept Ladies Auxiliary and assisted with many fish fries and other money raising events for the Fire Dept. Bob and Donna were married in 1962 and are approaching their 60th anniversary.
Bob is a certified flight instructor and aircraft mechanic. He enjoys aviation, reading and farming.
Their son Dwayne R Berling, wife Sarah (Wills) resides in Monroe Township. Dwayne has an EET degree from Purdue and oversees operations at Berling Electric.
Paula M. (Berling) Henry, husband Curt resides in Brownsburg. Paula is a Nurse Practitioner.
Brenda L. (Berling) Hill, husband Ed resides in Lacey Springs, AL, a suburb of Huntsville. Brenda holds the government rating of GS 15 and is employed by the Army.
Grand children: David, Emily, Hannah, Cody, Wyatt, Bo, Sierra, Chloe, Tristen.
Great grand children: Tessa, Ray Ann, Grace, Lucy, Landon, Mason
Bob joined the Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Dept in 1970 and was a member of the department until 1983 serving in several capacities including fire chief for three years. For the past 8 years he has served as a Board Member for the Monroe Township Fire District. Bob's goal has always been and continues to be, provide the best fire service possible for the citizens of Monroe Township.
To nominate someone for Grand Marshall, please click here and fill out form!