Norbert “Joe” Berg of Escanaba passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. He was born on September 15, 1939 in Alpha, son of Bertil Berg and Sophie Ball Berg.
Joe was a 1957 Graduate from Iron River High School. On December 4, 1965 he married Rolanda “Lannie” Berg and together they had two sons.
Although recently retired, he spent his entire career as an Estimator, Purchasing Agent and Project Manager for numerous Contractors and Engineers throughout the Upper Peninsula.
As busy as he was he always found time to make his community a better place by volunteering. He was a Cub Scout Leader, a volunteer fireman, and a member of the Elks Ritual Team. He also sat on the City of Stambaugh Board and ran for office and was elected as the Mayor of Stambaugh for a period of time.
Joe enjoyed the Great Outdoors, especially finding a piece of paradise when he purchased 40 acres and built “The Dam Camp” where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, bird watching, and spending the warm nights on the deck, admiring all of nature’s gifts. Above all else, he loved his family with all he had. He will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Joe is survived by his wife, Lannie, his children, Scott (Brenda) Berg of Dewitt and Todd Berg of Rapid River, his granddaughter, Lindsey (Travis) Clark of Holt, his brother, Edward (Marge) Simbob of Quinnesec, his sister, Sharon (Mike) Feldhausen of Iron Mountain, and his sister–in–law, Marlene Simbob of Crystal Falls.
Joe was preceded in death by his twin brothers, Alex and Julius Simbob of Crystal Falls,his sister, Estelle Beck, and his sister-in-law Rose Marie Simbob.
In keeping with his wishes, no service will be held.
Nadine Hatch - Ishpeming , Mi
Dear Lannie. Scott and Brenda. Todd. Lindsey and Travis. Two families became one many years ago, and what an adventure it has been. Joe will remembered with many smiles a man we feel we were blessed to have met. Our deepest sympathies are with you all. Nadine and Joe. and Bill
Albert Silfven - Iron River, MI
Our sincere condolences to the family of Joe Berg. He and his family are fondly remembered as former good Stambaugh neighbors and occasional snowmobile partners on rides into the hinterlands.
Al and Gerry Silfven, Kim, Shelly and Ken
Todd Hurley - Escanaba, MI
Celebrating the life of a great person. Someone so special will never be forgotten.
Todd, Mary & the Hurley Marine Crew
Patty Derouin - Escanaba, MI
Lannie, I am so very sorry to hear about your husband Joe. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May God help you ease your pain.