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John Berg Obituary
Born: May 9, 1949
Died: January 29, 2018
John Robert Berg Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in Ft. Myers, Florida on Monday, January 29th at the age of 68.
John is predeceased by his beloved wife, Connie (nee Wienke); parents, Theodore and Doris Berg; and brother, Theodore (Jack) Berg Jr.
John is lovingly remembered by his family; son, John Jr. (Michele); daughter, Jennifer (George); brother, James (Susen); and his 4 granddaughters, Nina Brigitte Hahn, Isabell Rose Berg, Sophie Connie Berg and Charlotte Eleanor Wells. He was the proud uncle to many nieces and nephews.
John was born in Evanston, IL on May 9, 1949 and was raised in Crystal Lake, IL. He graduated from Crystal Lake Central High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Northern Illinois University and pursued further studies in Biochemistry and International Business at Northwestern University.
He dedicated his career to pharmaceutical research and development. His work found him spending a lot of time in Japan and even after retirement, he enjoyed studying the language, food and culture. When not working, John was an avid tennis player and loved being in the sun and on the water. John's intelligence, charm, wry sense of humor and zest for life will be missed by all who were lucky enough to have known him. He will be remembered as a kind and loyal friend, a loving brother and an adoring and devoted father/grandfather.
No public services are planned at this time.
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6 Entries
Ric Newman
February 21, 2018
Even though I left Searle 25 years ago, John and I would keep in touch over all these years. He was a great guy and will be missed by his colleagues! My condolences to all.
Kathleen Brooks
February 21, 2018
So sorry to hear about John. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Fred Growcock
February 19, 2018
Cookie and I are saddened beyond words by the news of John's passing. His passion for life touched me deeply, and I'll always remember his kind and witty sense of humor and deep laugh. Our most sincere condolences, and we pray that God grants his family and friends strength and peace.
Wendy Bouchard
February 19, 2018
Sorrow fills our hearts at this moment, a sorrow that is deep and personal. John's passing leaves a void in our hearts. God bless you and keep you in this your hour of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Don and Wendy
February 19, 2018
So Sorry for your lost, may you receive comfort, from the God of All Comfort, during this difficult time. Cor 1:3
Rosa and Paolo Giordano
February 18, 2018
We are so saddened of John's passing. Our condolences to the Berg family. Our thoughts and prayers go to John and Jenny.
He will be missed.
Rosa and Paolo Giordano
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