Carl Berg

Carl Berg age 78, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Sunnybrook Living Care Center.

Funeral services we be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at the First Lutheran Church with Pastor Stacy Grau officiating. Burial with military rites will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Behner Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church or the donor's choice. Cards and memorials can be sent to 705 W. Taylor Fairfield, Iowa 52556.

Carl was born on September 21, 1932 in Pleasant Plain, to Charlie and Florence Armstrong Berg. He married Margaret Droz on April 20, 1958 in Fairfield.

He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1950 and then attended Carthage College and Parsons College. Carl served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952-1956 and was a proud veteran of the Korean War. He was a life member of BPO Elks #1192, was a past trustee and Elk of the year in 2001, a 54 year member of the American Legion, FOE Aerie 1972, Korean War Veteran's National Association, Iowa Tall Corn Chapter #99, a member of the First Lutheran Church ELCA, was the Fairfield City Treasurer for 10 years, served on the water board, CALU board of directors, Evergreen Cemetery board and the Jefferson County Home-Health Aid Board.

Carl is survived by his wife: Margaret of Fairfield and 2 children: Steven Berg of Fairfield and Susan (Dan) Gray of Montezuma.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister: Juanita Lock and 1 infant brother: Glen.