Died Wednesday April 29, 2015
at Nye Legacy in Fremont
Don was born March 19, 1934 in Craig, NE. to Burt and Anna (Anderson) Berg. He graduated from Craig High School in 1951. He married Joan Ellerman on July 22, 1956 in Scribner. Don served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1959 stationed at Virginia Fort Belvoir. After his service he worked for Viv Carlson trucking. In 1963 Don and Joan moved to Scribner. Don bought Don Kruger Transfer and started Berg Transfer, hauling cattle and grain. In 1981 he sold the business and worked for JJ Parks (later called Omni) driving construction trucks.
He then went to work for Scribner Grain until his retirement.
Don was a past member of the Craig Fire Department and Methodist Church. He was the Mayor of Scribner from 1970-1982.
Survivors:
Daughter Sharon and husband Jim Brandt of Hooper.
Granddaughters DonDel (Fred) Uhing of Fremont
Deane (Cody) Snow of Fremont
Great grandson Briar Uhing
Sisters Helen Christenson of Craig
Sandy (Del) Slatt of Oakland
Sisters-in-law Janine (Ralph) Wagner of Scribner
Donna Rae (Leroy Watson) Kruger of Fremont
Brother-in-law Fred (Connie) Fager of Craig
Don was preceded in death by his loving wife Joan, great grandson Dalan Brandt, parents, sisters Eleanor Price, Doris Phelps, Elaine Hall, Eunice Fager and brother Bob Berg.
The memorial service will be Saturday 10:30am at United Lutheran Church in Scribner. The Rev. Scott Jensen will officiate. Visitation with the family will be Friday from 6pm to 8pm at Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel in Scribner. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Craig Community Foundation and the Scribner Rescue Squad. Casual dress is requested.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(1)
Bruce Hall
Oklahoma City, OK Thursday, April 30, 2015 Sharon,My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .
I have many fond memories of our trips to Nebraska when we were kids. Your mom and dad 's memories will always be looked upon as pleasant and will always make me smile.
Love,
Bruce Hall