Jack Duane Berg's Obituary
Jack Duane Berg, 78, of Parrish, passed away April 24, 2017. He is survived by his wife, of 56 years, Jean K. Berg.
Born Aug. 14, 1938, in Johnstown, PA, he was a son of the late Frank and Ardith Berg. He was also preceded in death by 2 sisters.
Mr. Berg was a United States Army veteran. His life was devoted to children, both through the church as a youth director for 41 years at various churches including St. Martha’s, St Thomas More, and St. Frances Cabrini, and as a guidance counselor for 39 years at Alta Vista Elementary School in Sarasota. He was president of the Veranda Springs homeowners association and a Knights of Columbus member.
In addition to his wife, survivors include 2 children, Angela (Michael) Craft, and Gregory (Laurel) Berg; a brother, Robert (Hilda) Berg; 2 grandchildren, Joseph Craft and Andrew Moore; 3 great-grandchildren, Tyler, Christopher, and Isabella Moore.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 pm on Wednesday, at Skyway Funeral Home.
A funeral mass will be conducted at 10 am on Thursday at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.
Interment will follow at Sarasota National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to St. Frances of Cabrini Catholic Church Building Fund.
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