Robert Berg, age 89 of Blanchardville died on Monday, November 9, 2015 at the Monroe Clinic Hospital in Monroe, Wisconsin. He was born on February 13, 1926 to Henry Mikkel & Effie Margaret (Retrum) Berg. He grew up on the family farm working with his parents and brothers. He graduated from the Blanchardville High School 1944. Robert farmed on his childhood farm his entire life. He was married on June 30, 1964 to Marilyn "Peggy" (Hendrickson) Kolden at the Blanchardville Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death on May 28, 2014. Robert was a wonderful, loving father, grandfather & great-grandfather. He loved visiting, and was always there to help his family and friends when they needed it.
Robert is survived by his four daughters, Joey Kolden Bryan of New Jersey, Patty (Stuart) Vamstad of Darlington, Kathy (John) Kolden Doyle of Madison, and Ranee (Allan) Olson of Argyle; seven grandchildren, Michael (Miriam) Vamstad, Brad (Jennie) Vamstad, Brian (Hillary) Vamstad, Melissa Bryan, Kyle & Ryan Olson and Jenny (Matt) Wilhelms; six great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Morrion (Volly) Berg of Blanchardville, and Rev. Duane (Kathy) Berg of California.
A memorial visitation for Robert Berg will be held at the New Hope Lutheran Church, formerly Blanchardville Lutheran Church, on Thursday evening, November 12, 2015 from 4:00 until 7:00 PM in Blanchardville. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 13, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the church. The Saether Funeral Home in Blanchardville is assisting the family. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.saetherfuneralhome.com
Robert is survived by his four daughters, Joey Kolden Bryan of New Jersey, Patty (Stuart) Vamstad of Darlington, Kathy (John) Kolden Doyle of Madison, and Ranee (Allan) Olson of Argyle; seven grandchildren, Michael (Miriam) Vamstad, Brad (Jennie) Vamstad, Brian (Hillary) Vamstad, Melissa Bryan, Kyle & Ryan Olson and Jenny (Matt) Wilhelms; six great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Morrion (Volly) Berg of Blanchardville, and Rev. Duane (Kathy) Berg of California.
A memorial visitation for Robert Berg will be held at the New Hope Lutheran Church, formerly Blanchardville Lutheran Church, on Thursday evening, November 12, 2015 from 4:00 until 7:00 PM in Blanchardville. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 13, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the church. The Saether Funeral Home in Blanchardville is assisting the family. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.saetherfuneralhome.com