Gordon Melvin Berg

1945 - 2012

Gordon Melvin Berg obituary, 1945-2012, Hayward, WI

BORN

1945

DIED

2012

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15571 W County Highway B

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Gordon Berg Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 17, 2012.

Arrangements under the direction of Anderson-Nathan-Koerpel Funeral Home, Hayward, Wisconsin.

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February 21, 2012

Shawn Clark

Gordy i wanted to say.We all be friends for yrs.I can not say how much you both ment to me and how much i miss you .You do not realize how much until a person is gone out of site.But you will all ways have a special place with me.Please watch and guide Steve .I worry about him all the time.I will keep my word about what we had talked about.Gordy i will miss our friendship until my last day here on earth but i know we all acepted God into our lives and we will be together again some day Love your Friend Shawn

February 21, 2012

Cherrilie Vonnahme

Gordy, I will be the last one to add to your guestbook. I just want to say Hi. We will be doing fine as time goes by. Steve will do better also as time goes by. I am glad you aren't hurting anymore. Will you say hi to the folks and the guys. I heard something the other day. They say God talks to us in his flowers. So I know you will have a lot to say to him. I know he will let you work with the flowers like you did on earth. Just remember we did and still do love you. Take care and watch over all of us here. God bless you, Big Brother. Love you sister Cherrie

Cherrilie Vonnahme

February 20, 2012

Rachelle

Love u Gimp, always and forever!

February 20, 2012

Rachelle Pace

Gimp,
Hi its Rachelle, ur daughter! I cant believe ur gone! I miss u terribly! Im so sad that we missed out on the last 7 years! I am so glad though that I got to come see u before u passed and that u got to meet and see my children. U have always been in my life, u were like a 2 nd father to me! I have SO many memories of u and I think of them all the time! Remember all my fashion shows, remembering me dressing sydney up in doll clothes when she was little and I always threaded ur needles!! :) There are too many memories, I couldnt even fit them all in here! I will cherish them all forever, til we meet again! Please watch over dad, hes having a very hard time. Ive never seen him this upset and hurt and I worry daily about him! I love u and miss u so much and cant wait to see u again, when its my turn!

February 16, 2012

Roxene Cardinal

Hi Gordy We miss you very much but we all feel you are in a better place. God wanted you with him and hopefully with all our family. I hope Phil is with you and that you told him what I asked you to tell him. The 25 of Feb. I am going to a garden show and I know I will be thinking of you. I know you would have wanted to be there. I will say goodby now until we meet again. Your sister Roxene who loves you very much

February 15, 2012

Judith Bishop

For family and friends of Gordon Berg

PLEASE DON'T CRY
Please don't cry because I'm gone For I'm just "Away" I did not die and never will
I'm with you everyday.
It's true that I have left the earth
And live in spirit here
With a peace and love I can't explain
I'm happy, Have no fear
Who I was, I still am now
Even better than before
Heaven holds such beauty here
With mountains, trees and more
Please don't cry, Just speak of me
The way you used to do
Make our memories happy ones
that hug and comfort you
Remember me with happiness
Don't grieve because I'm gone in heaven I am growing still
And my life continues on
Please don't cry because I share all you say and do
In every moment of everyday
my love is with you too

February 15, 2012

Dotti Luger

Gimp,
You are in a better place now and I sure do miss you. Don't forget about the first and last dance you, Steve and I had in one of our fun times at the Plaza Las Glorias Hotel in Mexico. You were a good dancer. The sun setting over the Sea of Cortez was absolutely spectacular from the Lighthouse Restaurant where we had dinner and danced. You will always be in my heart.
Love Your 2nd Mother
Norma (Dotti) Luger in Green Valley, AZ
P.S. Please give my mom and Luger and Nino a very big hug for me! Thanks.

February 15, 2012

Steve Pace

Gimp,
Our friend Shawn had signed the guest book for me earlier because you and I did not have internet access and signed me. Well this is me now. Gimp I miss you more than anyone could ever be missed. I can't stand life without you. I talk to you hourly and tell you that I love you. We always did say that to each other for 27 years. Can you still hear me? I remind God that you are a Christian and have accepted Jesus as your savior years ago. I also ask God to let you hear my prayers and when I talk to you. I only have to stay alive long enough for our pet Rosita and after that I don't care. I hold your ashes all the time and take them to bed with us at least for now. The VA is putting my name on your marker as your partner and 1 know you would REALLY like that. When your soul and spirit left your body that early morning on January 15th 2012 did you know Rosita and I were right next to you asleep like we had always planned and you were not alone? When I realized you were gone I grabbed you and sobbed and sobbed and kissed your face until you were completely wet with my tears. I let Rosita smell you and she kissed your cheek then looked at me as if to say I know he's gone. She lies on your pillow at night. I have talked to Mandy (your daughter) now and then and she does bring me some comfort. Listen everyday. I will never stop talking to you and never stop saying that I love you. I look forward to being with you and God someday. Remember, I too have accepted Jesus as my savior a long time ago? We always said to each other I love you. So one more time Gimp I love you and miss you more than anybody could ever be loved or missed. It will be one month on the February 15th that you left me. I found your spring flower bulb order for 2012. Look down and help me with the flower gardens. Remember, we were married at the VA while in hospice on November 28th 2011.
Love Always and Forever
Steve
I can't stand it without you!

February 15, 2012

It was an honor to have met you Gordy, and to have spent some quality time with both you and Steve now I feel more a part of your family. I now know what an important part you are of who Amanda is. I will cherish the time we spent together and will stay in touch with Steve. Take care of my favorite dog Zoey who I had to send up there with you. Love Becca

February 14, 2012

Julia Grigoriev

Needless to say, how much sadness I felt getting the news of Gordon's death. I was so fortunate to become a part of the VA team fighting to extend his time with us. His kindness and warmth was almost contagious . All the people he touched in his live will sure miss him.
Rest in peace, Gordon Berg. I promise to support Steve as much as I only can.
Dr. G.

February 14, 2012

Dad, Hope everything is going alright where ever you may be. We think of you often and even sent our beloved dog, Zoey, up to you to keep you company a couple of weeks ago. I am so glad that I got to spend the time with you that I did - those moments will never be forgotten. Who would have known that we were going to get as much as we did? Rest in peace and we will keep an eye on Steve for you. Love, Amanda

February 14, 2012

Amanda Berg

Dad, Hope everything is going alright where ever you may be. We think of you often and even sent our beloved dog, Zoey, up to you to keep you company a couple of weeks ago. I am so glad that I got to spend the time with you that I did - those moments will never be forgotten. Who would have known that we were going to get as much as we did? Rest in peace and we will keep an eye on Steve for you. Love, Amanda

February 14, 2012

Roxene ///////////////////cardinal

Gordy I will miss you very much. All those talks we had on the phone. You telling me all the things you do and the gardening. The beautiful flowers. When I see a flower I will allways think of you. Now You are in a better place.We all love you very much. I am so glad you had Steve. What would we have done without him. He will allways be a member of our family. Knowing you are with the rest of the family gives us some peace.By for now Gordy love you until we meet again. Your sister Roxene.

February 13, 2012

Linda Anderson

Gordy! Just want to say I love you, And i will miss you so much. I am so glad I got to see you and the rest of my sisters and brothers. I'll always remember the time we had together. You're at peace and with family. We all love you. Your Sister Linda and Andy

February 13, 2012

Gordy, we will miss you. We know that you are in a better place now. We'll see you again someday. Steve I will think of you as my little brother now that Gordy is gone.
Love,
Don and Bonne

February 13, 2012

Gordy, You were always one of us. You were always wityh us at the farm in Colfax & in Hayward. We have lots of memories. Most are really good, but some where we got into some trouble, but they are good, too. Jeannie

February 11, 2012

Audrey Decker

Gordy,I'm writting to say we miss your humor. I miss our talks. I'm betting you all ready meet Mom and Dad and your brothers. We will be together again someday. Love you and miss you. Your sister and brother-in-law Jim. Love you. Audrey,bye for now.

February 10, 2012

David Burrows

Gordy,you and Steve have touched my life in many ways. Your devotion to each was truely special and inspiring to all around you. you will be truely miss and never forgotten in our hearts, minds, and souls.. Gordy, Steve loves and misses you, and will join you in Heaven when god calls him home. Both of you are my true friends for life.. love David

February 10, 2012

Clifton Campbell

Gordy; There you go again! Exploring all the mysteries of the afterlife before me.You couldn't keep a secret five minutes when we were kids together. You are missed and will be for a long time. Steve is dealing with his grief by honoring your wishes for a nursing career, I pray for you and lit a candle by your picture and family members are grieving in their own way. Did you ever think that your presence here would affect so many people? we will survive, rest assured,but it will be a different and sadder world for your absence.Say hello to the smiling faces that greet you and watch out for the hind feet of that palimino. I still can't believe she didn't leave permenant scars on your chest.I know you will be at peace and free from pain, and you can move on knowing that all the people that knew you, finaaly got to put the past aside and gave you the love and support you deserved.I will miss you bro. You thought of everything and made your exit when it was done. Steve will always love you, and so will we.Put a good word in for us. Clifton Campbell

February 9, 2012

Audrey Decker

Gordy,Im writting to say we miss you and your humor. I'miss our talks.I'm betting you all ready meet mon anddad and youor brothers.We all will be to gether again someday.Love you and miss you. Your sister and Jim. Love you. Audrey .bye for now.

February 7, 2012

Tammy Myers

Uncle Gordy, My heart fell when you left us and now I feel the world is short on talented, caring, wonderful individuals. I was so happy to be able to see you when you were in Seattle, it was as always a wonderful time, just like when I was young.
You were always one of my favorite uncles and because of the experiences my sister and brothers had with you I know that is where some of our talent came from.
I remember when you first got home from the service and lived with us, you were so special and made us feel loved and special. Years later one of my most fond memories was with you and your horses, you were so patient with me because of my fear of them, and you gave us the opportunity to ride and enjoy them as you did. Remember when Rene and I and our friend Sue rode them from home to school (it was twelve miles) and then you kept them at yours and Marie's house while we finished our last day of school that year.That was so memorable.
Another memory was right before Rene got married and we drove with two friends from Oregon to visit our family, Amanda was just born. You adored your girls so much.
Please give Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Bob, Chuck, Kenny, and my brothers Larry and Jeff big hugs from us all. We miss you but know you are in a wonderful place, so until we meet again. Be the Angel I know you are and watch over us all.
Love, Your Niece Tammy Lea (Bishop) Myers

February 7, 2012

Gordy, miss you, hope you are with mon and dad. Your in my prays. Your not in pain any more and in a better world. I love you, till we meet again. Your sister, Audrey

February 6, 2012

Rene Matson

To my uncle Gordy, you gave me so many great memories when I was growing up that I will never forget. I was always in awe of your talents for everything, you could do anything! I am so very sorry for all the pain and suffering you had to endure, and know how hard you faught to stay with the ones you loved. You showed everyone what it was to be strong. The last time we saw each other was when Tammy and I visited you in Seattle during your treatment, I was so happy to finally meet Steve. It was so obivious how much he cares for you. I know you are at peace now with your family. You will always be remembered and never forgotten. Walk in peace, rest in peace, I know you will be looking over and protecting those you love so dear. Please give everyone with you now hugs and kisses for me.
Rene

February 6, 2012

Judith Bishop

gordy just want to say i love you and I miss our phone calls. I know you are in a better place with Mom & Dad and our brothers. Till we meet again. I love you. Your Sister and Brother-law Larry

February 6, 2012

Cathy Patenaude

Gordy, not a day goes by that Al, Jessica and I don't think of you. I called you the "Norwegian version of my Swedish Dad" and loved hearing you talk about your life and family. You both were 2nd dads to our daughter Jessica who loves you both dearly! You and Steve were always there when we needed it. When the work was so overwhelming...you were there, when we needed someone to listen....you were there, when there was caramel pecan apple pie to eat....you were there. You know a true friend when you can't imagine life without them being there to share stories with and gardening tips...not to mention the horsemanship tips!! I will plant lots of dahlias and gladiolas for you this year. I will also keep my promise to you and look after Steve and Rosita as they are also family to us as you were. We promise to celebrate your life and your courage and look forward to the day that we can all meet again. We will always love you Gordy - Al, Cathy and Jessica Patenaude

February 5, 2012

Cherrilie Vonnahme

Gordy, I want to say I miss talking and hearing you from you. I am at peace with your going because you aren't hurting anymore. I know you didn't want to go but God had another idea for you. He is letting you take care of his gardens up in heaven. So you and Mom are working at that right now. I know you, Dad, Mom, Bobby, Chucky and Kenny are all together now. I know you didn't want to pass. But you needed to for your own sake. You are watching over Steve every minute of everyday. I know he feels you are there with him. He will get better as time passes. It is hard for him right now. But he can call or write anytime he wants. I call him at least once a week to keep him going. I have him in my prayers also. I had my church say a prayer for you the morning you passed. I went to Church and had my time with God and you. It was so peaceful. I still will be your younger sister in life and in death. I will keep thinking of you when ever I see a flower garden. I know this year your flowers will bloom even prettier than ever. God and you will make sure of that. Remember we love and miss you always. Your little sister, Cherrie, PS, Rosetta is also missing you and she is taking care of Steve the best she can.

January 23, 2012

Wayne Peterson

Very sorry to hear of Gordy's passing. He was a professional saleman with color,flair,friends and fond memories here at SM Engineering for over 5 years. RIP Gordy

January 22, 2012

Steve pace

Gordy this is from me to you.I miss you and love you all ways and for ever.Its been 7 days since you left me.I talk to you every day and will until we are together again love you Steve

January 22, 2012

Steve.........so very sorry to hear of Gordy's death...I know how much you loved him and I was so glad to see you at the VA six months ago..I am sooooo sad for you. I pray that the lonely times will be overcome with the wonderful memories you hold in your heart.

Your friend,

Mary Hewson

January 22, 2012

Steve and Gordy the yrs that we knew u too was nice.U too always had a smile on ur face.Gordy we will miss u and Steve keep in touch.WE love u.Penny n Michelle Hall mpls.mn

January 22, 2012

shawn clark

Steve and Gordy we been friends for 27 yrs.I think of you as Family .And Gordy i will never for get you.I will do as you ask me to do.I know some day we will be together again .God had other plans for you.You now will watching over all of us.Love ya Shawn A Clark

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