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Dr. Christian Edward Berg

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Christian Berg Obituary

CONRAD Dr. Christian Edward Berg, 85, who practiced optometry in Conrad for 35 years, died of complications of Alzheimer's disease Friday, May 3.

A vigil is 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Pondera Funeral Home. A funeral Mass is noon Thursday at St. Michael's Church in Conrad.

Dr. Berg was born May 26, 1927, in Hettinger, N.D. After graduating from Hettinger High School, he joined the U.S. Navy just before World War II ended. He attended Dickinson State College and graduated from Pacific University with a doctorate degree in optometry. He moved to Conrad on Jan. 1, 1954; his wife and three children arrived nineteen days later on the coldest Montana day on record (-70).

Dr. Berg was a member of Jaycees and the Lions Club. He served on the Conrad School Board and as vice-president of the Montana Optometric Association.

After retiring from optometry, he and his wife Dolores embarked on second careers as owner-operators of a new Super 8 Motel in Belen, N.M. They returned to Conrad in 1996. Over his long life, Dr. Berg enjoyed hiking, boating, golfing and playing cards.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years, Dolores; his children, Laura (Bill), Scott, Michele, Michael (Karen), Karen, Kathy, Brian (Carrie), Tim and Chris (Jackie); sisters Peggy and Ann; grandchildren Ashlee, Simon, Shane, Blaine, Zeb, Dawson, Bridger and Cassidy; great-grandchildren Serena and Matthew; and numerous nieces and nephews.

His parents and sister Joyce preceded him in death.

Condolences may be posted online at www.greatfallstribune.com/obituaries

Published by Great Falls Tribune on May 7, 2013.
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Aunt Delores and family, we're sorry to hear of the death of Uncle Chris. I remember him as being so very kind. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Bobby and Debbie (Mischel) Vogel

May 10, 2013

Sorry to hear of Chris's passing. I will always remember him as a thoughful, considerate and caring man.

Donna Smith

May 10, 2013

Delores and family
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharron Baker Weber Greenacres FL

May 9, 2013

I am remembering a kind, smart, caring man who kept me and many others seeing straight for decades. What a blessing his life was. My family and I send our best to all the Bergs in remembrance of Dr. Chris.

Shane Bishop

May 8, 2013

Thinking of you Delores and family in the loss of your husband, father, grandpa, friend. He was a nice human being who I remember being around years ago. Mary(Gustafson)Klassen

May 7, 2013

We were sorry to hear of Chris's passing. Good friends and good neighbors are not that plentiful. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Most sincerely,

Lou & Don Krueger

May 7, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss, I worked at Pondera in activities and I am so glad I got the chance to meet Dr. Berg. My heart goes out to the family. God bless you and help to find peace.

Tracy Whitmire

May 7, 2013

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