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Gary Berg Obituary
Oct 16, 1951 - Dec 28, 2025
Gary Jan Berg, 74, of Valparaiso passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025. He was born October 16, 1951, in Gary, Indiana to Lester & Helen (Sucich) Berg and attended Portage Schools. Gary made his career with Opportunity Enterprises in Valparaiso for many years as an assembler before retirement. During that same time period, Gary enjoyed participating on various Porter County Special Olympic teams. He will be fondly remembered for his gregarious personality, tender heart, and thoughtful manner. His humorous approach and kind mannerisms endeared him to the scores of colleagues, family and friends he encountered over the decades. His prolific bicycle riding through the streets of Portage as a young man combined with his outgoing style made him well-known to city residents, and helped him earn the moniker of "Mayor of Portage".
Survivors include his sisters: Bonnie (Rod) Hontz of Valparaiso, Susan Berg of San Jose, CA, brother, Robin Berg (Timothy Pope) of New York, NY, and many loving nieces, nephews & friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: David, Eric, and Mark Berg.
A celebration of Gary's life will be announced at a later date. Private family burial will take place at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Gary, Indiana in the spring of 2026.
Moeller Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
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Janice Taylor
January 5, 2026
I´m so for you losses and I know it very very hard for you all
Juanita and Jerry Sonaty
January 5, 2026
My deepest sympathies on your brother's passing. May your memories of him comfort you at this time.
Judy Colville
January 4, 2026
My friends played with Gary in back of Central School. Remember him riding his bike all over. Mark was in my class of 1975.
A Friend
January 4, 2026
Rest in Eternal Peace in the presence of our Lord and Savior!
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