1928
2011
Grace Gloria Berg, age 83, of Winter, WI passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 at the Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake, WI.
Grace was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 19, 1928 to Otto and Mary (Zimmer) Niedermeyer. She was an independent woman, having started her first restaurant when she was eighteen. She continued to own and operate several businesses throughout her life, finally retiring at the age of 64. She loved the Northwoods of Wisconsin and lived there until her death.
Grace had many interests which included watching the Green Bay Packers, following the basketball career of LeBron James, and especially enjoyed finding collectables to add to her collection of treasures. She was a very big Elvis Presley fan and loved his music, movies and seeing impersonators of him.
There was always a twinkle in Grace's blue eyes, and though she may be gone, her memory will always live on in our hearts.
She is survived by her sisters Elizabeth Fenner, Rose Ivins, brother Karl Niedermeyer, her six children Tom Wisniewski, Marlene Synkula, Paulette Dettloff, Paul Czub Jr., Tim Czub, Cathy Hockert, and her twelve grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her infant daughter Pauline, her sister Charlotte Spring, brother Max Niedermeyer, and husbands John Wisniewski, Paul Czub, and Arnold Berg.
A memorial gathering will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, December 3, 2011 at First Lutheran Church in Hayward, Wisconsin. Pastor Scott Ludford will officiate the service. A private interment will be held in the Greenwood Cemetery in Hayward.
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December 1, 2011
Dennis Volker
Cathy, my condolences to you and your family. Losing a loved one is hard to take. It is something you cannot learn from reading a book. All that emotion of the moment -seems like a lifetime. I knew your mom for only a short time when she visited you in Morris -during your fencing project. She was a pleasant women to visit with. I know you truly loved and adored and she will be sadly missed. Right now you've got your precious memories -good and bad. It's funny, after a lost of a loved one -our emotions and memory take over and we relive the past remembering all the things that have transpired in our lifetime. So always remember Cathy, your mother is in heaven with God, Jesus, and Mary and all the Saints. What a wonderful thought. God's peace be with and the boys. Jesus and Mary be with you always.
December 1, 2011
Sara Horwath
Cathy, Blake and Paul --
We are so very sorry for your loss. I know no words that can help to ease the sorrow you feel but know that the memories will make each day brighter. We are here if you need anything at all.
The Horwaths
December 1, 2011
Sheila Hemming
Cathy & family,
My thoughts are with you and your family during your time of loss. Although I did not know your mother personally; I am thankful I have met you. My wish for you & your family is to finding peace and healing. No words can ease the pain of a lose, but know that I wish they could. God Bless and keep you safe. I will keep you & your family in my prayers.
Sheila Hemming & family
November 30, 2011
Cathy...my heart is so heavy for your loss. I must tell you the best thing I remember about your mom was that she was FUN! Remember when she forced us outside to sled and we hit a bump on the lake and I lost my breath? Thought I was dead...she just told me to relax! But the funniest thing was her "winter tanning"! Foil face things that made her tan even when it was 30 outside? Please know I am praying for healing and that you feel God's hand...
November 30, 2011
Lisa Gray
Cathy~ I know your mother was an amazing, independent woman as you have grown to walk in her footsteps. I have heard many wonderful stories that still make me laugh and smile. She will live on in your hearts and memories. Feel her love surround you as well as the love of all your friends and family. You are like a sister to me. Lots of love. ~ Lisa Gray
November 30, 2011
cathy czub hockert
Mom, I keep coming back to this website, hoping your name will not be here. You were the best mom you knew how to be. No one is perfect but you loved your six kids and tried to give us the best of everything.
I am a bit of a gypsie because of you...we were always 'bumming' and having adventures. I have that same thirst for getting out and about, exploring the world. I loved 'Gor-Gor' lake, and all of the camping and 'Northwoods' experiences we had.
You were always a hard worker and would run circles around me when I came to help at whatever bar/restaurant you had at the time.
You grew up poor, in the Depression era. You understood suffering and sacrifice, yet you would do whatever it took to give your kids the world.
The last year of your life was fraught with medical issues and your body was betraying your independent spirit. However you handled yourself with Grace, just accepting whatever was thrown at you.
I feel very fortunate that I was able to spend Thanksgiving with you and the last memory I have of you was the smile you gave me and the words that spoke to my heart when you said "I love you Cathy girl".
You are at peace mom. You no longer hurt, your pride no longer suffers from your body stealing your strength. And while I am sad you are no longer here for me to hug you, I know the peace you have now is the best gift you could ever receive this holiday season.
Thank you for you love, your strength, and your never ending ability to challenge me to be the best person I can be.
November 30, 2011
To The Family Of Grace
Our sincere and deepest sympathys to Grace's entire family. We got to know her through our condo association for the past 12yrs. She always had time for a conversation whenever we would see her. let her memories remain with you forever. Our prayers are with you.
Jerry and Gloria Karlen
November 30, 2011
Cathy-- I have great memories of your mom during our late teen age years. My heartfelt sympathies to you on her passing. your old friend, Mary Claire
November 30, 2011
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Grace was an amazing person. I have so many memories of her from my childhood. I still think of her every time I eat broccoli. It reminds me of Grace trying to make her little CaCa eat it! Hang on to the good memories and the good lord to carry you through. Patty Benson or otherwise known by Grace as "That Patty Benson"
November 30, 2011
Larry Lovis
Dear Cathy,
Anyone who in their 70s and 80s who watch and like the Green Bay Packers and who even knows who Lebron James is, is super cool in my books. If you tell me she wore a "Cheesehead" on Sunday and entered a Fantasy Draft for football well then she may go down on record as the coolest Mom ever. So sorry to hear about your loss but I am confident that your own strength and love of family and friends will support and comfort you during your grieving process. Big hug from Canada!
Larry
November 30, 2011
Carol Schreiber
Cathy and Family,
It is so very sad to lose a Mom. You have been a great daughter and she obviously has been a wonderful mother to you and your family. I know you have loved and cared about her in such a meaningful way your entire life. Feel great peace in knowing what a super daughter you have been. Keeping you close in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs and love, Carol
November 29, 2011
To the family of Grace Berg,
We didn't get to know your mother very well because I guess we are the new kids on the block at the Flambeau Forest Condo Associaiton. However, in the time we were there, we did see her at the annual association meetings and she was always very nice. We will keep the family in our prayers as they lay her to rest. Walter and Carol Fadrowski
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