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David Winston Berg obituary, Richmond, VA

David Berg Obituary

BERG, David Winston, 76 of Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2023 after a courageous four year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a graduate of The George Washington University with a B.S. in Civil Engineering ('68), M.S.C.E. Georgia Institute

of Technology ('74) and an M.S. Public Administration, Virginia Commonwealth University. He was a Registered Professional

Engineer, State of Virginia ('75). He served as Division Administrator, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, 1994 until his retirement in 1998. He was a member of the Institute of Traffic Engineers and the Virginia

Section of ITE. He served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy during the Vietnam war on the U.S.S. Oklahoma City. Dave was a member of Bon Air Presbyterian Church where he was an Elder and served on numerous committees. He was a member of

The Greater Richmond Sailing Association, Richmond Ski Club, The Museum District Association, where he served on their boards, he was a Tree Steward for the City of Richmond and enjoyed playing golf with Church members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Otto Berg and Mary Ann Berg; brother, Larry Berg; father-in-law, Ralph Hines. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Diane H. Berg; mother-in-law, Helen S. Hines; sisters-in-law, Betty H. Jones (Clark), Donna Kay H. Roper; nieces, Page Jones, Hannah Jones; nephews, Clint Trapp, Tommy Roper (Holly and their daughters); great-niece, Sarah Harvey; great-nephew, Aidan Trapp; and numerous cousins and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 11 a.m., Bon Air Presbyterian Church, 9201 W. Huguenot Rd., N. Chesterfield, Va. 23235. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Memorial Garden Fund, Bon Air Presbyterian Church, or The David W. Berg Scholarship Fund, The George Washington University.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jul. 16, 2023.

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Wendy and Rick Blumberg

July 21, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. We were very fortunate to have Dave be a groomsman in our Wedding almost 55 years ago and a great Fraternity brother for my husband Rick. May his memory be a blessing.

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Ken Wester

July 19, 2023

Got to know Dave when Public Transportation came on the scene in the early 70's. Although I worked for him grew to be friends - enjoyed the ski trips, playing raquetball and fishing. Rest in peace my friend.

Valerie Chafee

July 19, 2023

Diane, I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was always so nice. I have fond memories of Richmond Ski Club trips with Dave as leader or participant. He will be missed.

Dick Pitman

July 18, 2023

Dave and Diane,
We have all been thru so much together over the years.
Our almost 4 years of racing DS-3101, going out Wesr with the Richmond Ski Club to ski the BIG hills and golf!
Oh yeah and our trips to NATS Park and the Diamond toting our score books!
Almost 20 years of going to Sarasota to race in the mid Winters each March 1987-2007!
We have had a good life that ended way too soon!
Always my friends!
Dick Pitman

Anne Clendenin

July 18, 2023

Diane,

Please accept my deepest sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss, we will miss him dearly. Let many loving memory of him will comfort you this difficult time. I have many found memories of David on ski trips. Sweet gentleman, we will miss him very much.

Anne Clendenin

Robert G. "Bob" Corder, Ph.D.

July 18, 2023

I am saddened by the passing of my friend and colleague in VDOT's Rail and Public Transportation Division (the precursor to the current Dept. of Rail and Public Transportation). Dave was an excellent employee and had a very pleasant demeanor which endeared him to all those with whom he came into contact.

After we both had retired, we used to get together now and then for lunch and conversation. And after his cancer diagnosis, we chatted on the phone a few times, and I was elated when he told me that he was in remission.

I know Diane will be lost without Dave, and my heart goes out to her. My condolences also to all his many friends and associates. He was definitely one of the good guys!

Robert G. "Bob" Corder

Evon and David Schmitzerle

July 18, 2023

In loving memory of one of the best friends and neighbors we have ever had. Rest in peace.

Dennis Debbie Sullivan and Family

July 17, 2023

Diane
Sending love prayers and thoughts to you. We will always treasure the sweet memories of Dave. Rest In Peace.

Brandon and Don Ford

July 16, 2023

We will miss you so much! Rest in peace!

Paul Fournia

July 16, 2023

Dave's sense of humor, Richmond Ski Club board contributions and high mountain snow ski trip roommate memories...optimized developing the correct "password" for entry into his next life !

Peggy Ball

July 16, 2023

Diane,
So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

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