Gottlieb Berger

Gottlieb Berger
12th Mayor of Murray, Utah
In office
January 1, 1934 – January 1, 1941
Preceded by Fred Peters
Succeeded by Curtis Shaw
Personal details
Born October 3, 1885
Murray, Utah
Died December 14, 1973(1973-12-14) (aged 88)
Murray, Utah
Spouse(s) Anna Marie Mall
Children 4
Residence Murray, Utah
Religion The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)

Gottlieb R. Berger served as mayor of Murray, Utah from 1934 to 1941.[1] He was a foreman for the American Smelting and Refining Company (ASARCO), and was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was a son of Murray founding father Gottlieb Berger who served on the city council when the city was incorporated.[2]

As Mayor, he was noted for his efforts to improve roads, especially collaborating with Midvale, Utah to improve roads between the two cities.[3] He died December 14, 1973.

References

  1. ^ "History of Murray City > Past Mayors". City government of Murray, Utah. http://www.murray.utah.gov/index.aspx?NID=375. Retrieved 13 April 2010. 
  2. ^ Two Enter Murray Race. The Deseret News. September 27, 1939
  3. ^ Midvale, Murray Ask Road Fixing. The Deseret News September 7, 1935.