Bob married Marilyn Erwin in 1955 and she passed away in 1970. Then in December of 1971 Bob was married to Joan Sanders.
He worked his entire working life as a brick layer and masonry contractor, working on many area building projects including; the Keene Library, YMCA, Masonic Center and the Masonic Eastern Star Home for Children, Fremont Area Medical Center, Midland University, Bergan and Fremont High Schools, and many of the churches and commercial buildings in the area.
He will be remembered for his storytelling abilities, his discussion of local and national news, his love of history and his attempts to keep track of his children and grandchildren. He was very proud of his Swedish heritage. He had traveled to Sweden and took language lessons. He also enjoyed gardening.
He was a member of The Presbyterian Church and was active with the Low Income Ministry and the Dodge County Humane Society.
Survivors: wife Joan
2 daughters Pam and husband Larry Bell of Lanesboro, MA
Gail and husband Karl Reichert of Colorado Springs, CO
3 sons Scott and wife Douglass Berg of Thousand Oaks, CA
Tom and wife Renee Berg of Mitchell, SD
Jamie Berg of Delmar, NY
10 grandchildren
3 great grandchildren
2 sisters Helen Christenson of Craig, NE
Sandra and husband Delwin Slatt of Oakland, NE
1 brother Don and wife Joan Berg of Scribner, NE
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Marilyn, sisters Eleanor Price, Doris Phelps, Elaine Hall, and Eunice Fager
The funeral service will be 11 AM Saturday at The Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Earl Underwood. The committal will be in the Craig, NE Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Low Income Ministry.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary will be on Friday from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM.
online guestbook @ www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(13)
Shawn and Peggy Mullen
Fremont, NE Saturday, March 2, 2013 Joan and Family, So sorry that we didn't hear of Bob's passing earlier. Have only lived next door for a few years, but will always remember the long talks Bob and I would have across the fence. And the grandkids will miss him a lot! They used to love to look over to see if Bob was out so they could go talk to him. Will keep Bob and your whole family in our prayers.Doug Raffety
Omaha, NE Saturday, March 2, 2013 Scott--So very sorry to hear about your dad. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take Care---RaffCaren Lillie
Fremont, NE Thursday, February 28, 2013 Tom, Renee and family.....Your dad was a great person to visit with, he was so interesting and knew so many different topics, always ready to join in and always the "smile"....will remember Bob and the "bricks" he laid for us with stories to remember too....He will be missed by many that is a fact....My sincere sympathy, and prayers to each of you as you go through this difficult time... Gods Blessings to you and your familyRyan Bang
Fremont, NE Thursday, February 28, 2013 I had the privilege of working around Bob for a few years when we were both at RL Fauss. I always looked forward to the summer when Bob would get a new hot shot college kid to be his mason tender. They always thought that they would work circles around him. Bob would have them sucking wind by mid morning and then demonstrate to them "how ya do it". Even into his retirement I would see him out and about doing side jobs. He would always make time to ask about my St. Bernard that he had become quite familiar with and how my wife and the rest of the old RL Fauss gang was doing. He loved his profession and made lasting friendships and impressions with those he worked with. You will be missed Bob.Pasia Wade Hutsell
Silver Lake, KS Thursday, February 28, 2013 Joan & family,I'm so sorry to hear of Uncle Bob's passing. He will be missed by many. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pasia & Jeremy
Kirk and Valerie Lundstrom
Fremont, NE Thursday, February 28, 2013 Our heartfelt condolences to Bob's family during this time. I met Bob on my first day of work some 35 years ago at Gerhold Concrete Co. Since then, I have found him to be a very honest and fair man, who was very supportive in the building of Fremont both in his profession and his words.Rest in peace, Bob.
scott kirchmann
cedar bluffs, NE Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Scott ,and all family members.I worked for Bob for awhile after I graduated with Scott ,and really enjoyed it even though it was very hard work.Scott your dad was a good guy,my dad Ray also enjoyed him. My thoughts are with you all.Al & Joan Sawtelle
Fremont, NE Wednesday, February 27, 2013 What a great neighbor and friend. I have very good memories growing up next to Bob and his family.Our paryers are with you.
Douglass Berg
Thousand Oaks, CA Wednesday, February 27, 2013 We miss you Grandpa Berg! Warren and Andrew BergDarci Bennett Haney
Omaha, NE Wednesday, February 27, 2013 My condolences to Bob's family. My dad Dale and Bob were close friends for a long time-I know he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Kris Gustafson-Farris
, TX Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Pam and Berg family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father, You are in my thoughts and prayers. God's Peace and Blessing'sSusanne Bell
Pittsfield, MA Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Bob will be missed. He was a kind father and grandfather and as a member of my extended family, I had the opportunity to call him a good friend.Dennis and Mary Lou Clark
Gothenburg, NE Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Sending our heartfelt prayers and sympathy to a special family-in honor and memory of a very special man. We will see you Saturday.Love from Dennis, Mary Lou, Kaitlyn and Joshua