Contributions to the tribute of Alfred Berg

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The family of Alfred Berg uploaded a photo

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

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Linda Berg lit a candle

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Love you today and always. Thinking about you and knowing you are at rest and in a better place

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Rudy and Gisela (Epp) Nickel lit a candle

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Our deepest condolences to T. Frieda and her family.

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Herb Berg posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

WRITTEN LAST YEAR FOR MY FATHER'S 80th BIRTHDAY: I have known my father for some 48 of his 80 years. As the pictures show, he has had a full and fascinating life. Some of that fullness I only discovered as I put together these pictures a few weeks ago. His first 32 years were almost completely unknown to me. I know Alfred Berg primarily as my father. But before that, he was a baby, a boy, a teenager, a young man, a boyfriend, a fiancé, and a husband. He was also a farmer, a friend, and to my great surprise, a snappy dresser with a full head of hair. Unfortunately, I never got a chance to know that man. So I will share a few memories of the man I did know. I don’t actually remember this, but this is what I have been told more than once: When I was a baby, he was the man who was pulled over by the police for speeding home during the middle of church but who didn’t get a ticket because he rolled down the window. Apparently the smell from my diaper was enough of an explanation and an emergency. When I was a boy, my father took me camping, taught me how to fish, make a fire. He also taught me how to work, dragging me along to help install kitchens. He also taught me more painful lessons, some with his belt, but now I can see some of the trouble I have avoided in life because of those lessons. But far more instructive was the example he set: he was loyal to friends and family, honest, fair, and forgiving. And he loved to laugh. When I was a teenager, my father knew nothing of course, and I knew everything. It amazed me how much smarter he got in the next 10 to 15 years — especially since I was the one who spent all this time in school and university. One of his greatest gifts to me, was that he allowed me to follow my own path. He had been denied the opportunity to get an education because as the oldest son, he was called upon to work and help support his family. And when I wanted to go to university, he not only encouraged me, but supported me. The same was true when I decided to give up a lucrative career in computer science, and when I decided to move to the United States. That's not to say he approved of all my decisions. We've had our share of disagreements, especially in 30 years ago when I was so much smarter. Now that I am older too, I see that much of my success in life is because of him. As I said, he taught me the value of work, how to be a decent human being, and he let me pursue my own path. But that is not all: as all those pictures with fish in them indicate—and I should point out, they are but a small sample of the fish pictures—he has taught me much about enjoying life. He never convinced me to enjoy fishing as much as he does, but he showed the value of relaxing, having fun, and surrounding myself with good friends. And, in the last 15 years, as my parents came to visit me twice a year in North Carolina, I discovered another Alfred Berg. One who helped me make repairs in my house, one who played dorak and pool with me, one who went swimming in the ocean with me, one who every now and then still gives me advice, in short, one who is a friend. Those of you here who count yourselves among my father’s friends, perhaps understand this blessing. In fact, it makes me wish that I could have known and hung out with that young Alfred who was such snappy dresser with a full head of hair from before I was born. I think he and I would have had a lot of fun getting in trouble together. So, Dad … though I cannot speak for everyone here—but the fact that they are here probably indicates that they will agree with me—your 80 years have made our years, certainly my 48 years, better years and more enjoyable years. Thank you, and happy birthday dad.

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Pat and Annika Rollens posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

We are very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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John & Irene Janzen posted a condolence

Saturday, August 3, 2013

John & Irene Janzen made a donation to Our heartfelt condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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Al and Kelly Reimer posted a condolence

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Al and Kelly Reimer made a donation to During this difficult time we would like to extend our most heartfelt sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Heinz Janzen posted a condolence

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Heinz Janzen made a donation to WATERLOO MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH

In loving memory of

Alfred

1932 - 2013