February 27, 1931 – September 25, 2014
Bill was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, the only child of German parents, Bill and Lena Berg. He graduated from Guardian Angels Grade School and Rockhurst High school (Class of 1948). He attended Rockhurst College and was a reservist in the Seabees, (1954-56) serving onboard the Antietam in Guantanamo Bay, Puerto Rica and Cuba.
On September 25th, 1954 he married Elizabeth (Betty) Sullivan, (Celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary on September 25th, 2014, the day he passed).
A proud German American, he worked in the family business with his father at Berg Plumbing and Heating on Westport Road. He was a member of Plumbers Local 8 for 20 years. Later, he joined Huxtable Hammond, as Vice President supervising and estimating jobs for many large mechanical construction jobs around the country. Bill worked for All-Temp Insulation for 8 years. He spent a year working for Sunshine Biscuit Co. rebuilding a factory in Mexico City after an earthquake. After retiring, he donated time to Catholic Charities and went on several dental mission trips to Guatemala, which he valued greatly. He was a Boy Scout Master and member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, with both sons achieving their Eagle Scout awards. Bill loved to laugh and was always ready with a funny story or an embellished memory. He had many happy memories at The Lake of the Ozarks teaching dozens of beginners to water ski, (many lucky to survive with their life). He was also a boisterous Gin Rummy Master, to the shock of many unsuspecting card partners.
Dad was a people person who collected friends, he relished finding a connection to someone they both knew. He loved helping people in endless ways and his love of fixing things from faucets to personal problems was tireless. There were few people who could outwork him. His “tell it like it is” manor could provide comfort, understanding or a swift kick in the pants. He taught his children both honesty and loyalty, by example. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He will be remembered as a man who was generous, engaging and rooted in his Catholic faith. We are grateful for his many good friends and family who surrounded him during his last days and shared memories of the good times.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth M. Berg; his children: William M. Berg, Overland Park; Kathleen (Mark) Callegari, Overland Park; Debra (Steve) Knowles, Mundelein, Illinois; Christopher (Molly) Berg, Kansas City, Missouri; grandchildren: Courtney Callegari, Stephen Knowles(Julie), Matthew Callegari, Ryan Knowles, Thomas Knowles, Eileen Berg, Erin Berg, Brennan Berg.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29th at Church of the Nativity, 3800 W 119th St, Leawood, KS. Visitation will be from 6 – 8 p.m. Sunday at McGilley State Line Chapel where the Rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, 9808 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS 66212.
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