Marlin Virgil Berg

Marlin Virgil Berg obituary

Marlin Virgil Berg

Upcoming Events

Mar

10

Memorial service

Milwaukie Lutheran Church

3810 SE Lake Road, Milwaukie, OR 97222

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

Hillside Chapel, Inc.

Marlin Berg Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hillside Chapel, Inc. on Mar. 6, 2026.
Marlin was born in Hannaford, ND to Hjalmar and Marie Berg. He grew up in Spokane, WA where he married Betty (Shaffer), his wife of 77 years.

They had 4 children, David (Cynthia), Vonnie (Gary), Don (Kris), and Patti (deceased). They had 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. He was loved by all.

A memorial service will be held at 12 noon, Tuesday, March 10 at Milwaukie Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Milwaukie Lutheran Church Endowment Fund.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Marlin's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Marlin Berg's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Upcoming Events

Mar

10

Memorial service

Milwaukie Lutheran Church

3810 SE Lake Road, Milwaukie, OR 97222

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

Hillside Chapel, Inc.