James R. Berg, 58, of Decatur passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 22, 1961 in Decatur, the son of James A. and Phyllis L. (Gass) Berg.
Jim leaves his children, Rachel (Steven) Strode and Jason Berg, both of Decatur; grandchildren, Kayson James Strode and Raelyn Nicole Strode; brother, Joseph A. (Renee) Berg; sister, Brenda (James) Kirby; and nieces and nephews, Jarred Berg, Jessica Dalby, Michael Kirby, Melissa Rattin, and Bradley Kirby.
He was preceded in death by his parents
Jim worked as a mechanic and in maintenance for his entire career, including several years at Purity Bakery. In his spare time, Jim enjoyed fishing, but his true passion was hot rods. He was especially proud of his 1968 Camaro that he affectionately named “Fuelish Pleasure”.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, is assisting the family. Memorials in Jim’s honor may be given to Catholic Charities.
Jim leaves his children, Rachel (Steven) Strode and Jason Berg, both of Decatur; grandchildren, Kayson James Strode and Raelyn Nicole Strode; brother, Joseph A. (Renee) Berg; sister, Brenda (James) Kirby; and nieces and nephews, Jarred Berg, Jessica Dalby, Michael Kirby, Melissa Rattin, and Bradley Kirby.
He was preceded in death by his parents
Jim worked as a mechanic and in maintenance for his entire career, including several years at Purity Bakery. In his spare time, Jim enjoyed fishing, but his true passion was hot rods. He was especially proud of his 1968 Camaro that he affectionately named “Fuelish Pleasure”.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, is assisting the family. Memorials in Jim’s honor may be given to Catholic Charities.
James R. Berg, 58, of Decatur passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 22, 1961 in Decatur, the son of James A. and Phyllis L. (Gass) Berg.
Jim leaves his children, Rachel (Steven) Strode and Jason Berg, both of Decatur; grandchildren, Kayson James Strode and Raelyn Nicole Strode; brother, Joseph A. (Renee) Berg; sister, Brenda (James) Kirby; and nieces and nephews, Jarred Berg, Jessica Dalby, Michael Kirby, Melissa Rattin, and Bradley Kirby.
He was preceded in death by his parents
Jim worked as a mechanic and in maintenance for his entire career, including several years at Purity Bakery. In his spare time, Jim enjoyed fishing, but his true passion was hot rods. He was especially proud of his 1968 Camaro that he affectionately named “Fuelish Pleasure”.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, is assisting the family. Memorials in Jim’s honor may be given to Catholic Charities.
Jim leaves his children, Rachel (Steven) Strode and Jason Berg, both of Decatur; grandchildren, Kayson James Strode and Raelyn Nicole Strode; brother, Joseph A. (Renee) Berg; sister, Brenda (James) Kirby; and nieces and nephews, Jarred Berg, Jessica Dalby, Michael Kirby, Melissa Rattin, and Bradley Kirby.
He was preceded in death by his parents
Jim worked as a mechanic and in maintenance for his entire career, including several years at Purity Bakery. In his spare time, Jim enjoyed fishing, but his true passion was hot rods. He was especially proud of his 1968 Camaro that he affectionately named “Fuelish Pleasure”.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes, Decatur, is assisting the family. Memorials in Jim’s honor may be given to Catholic Charities.
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