Gary William Berg

Gary William Berg

Gary Berg Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 9, 2024.
Gary William Berg, 73, of Spirit Lake, Idaho and formerly of Duluth, MN passed on January 18, 2024.

Gary was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Diane Emilie (Eichhorn) Berg, passing on December 12, 2020 and by his parents William R. and Mary Ann (Mrak) Berg.

Gary is survived by his sons Timothy Berg and Kristopher (Camilla) Berg, siblings Cheryl, Joanie, Bob and their families.

Gary was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps, Gulf Company Infantry from 1968-1970, serving overseas in the Vietnam War. He returned home to Duluth where he met and married Diane. Gary, Diane and their boys moved from Duluth to Idaho, opening their taxidermy and tackle shop in 1989. Gary dedicated his life to wildlife and to the art of taxidermy. Gary will be greatly missed by his family and his friends.

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