David Berg

David Alan Berg, age 59 of Stillwater, MN, was called home and received into heaven on December 6, 2021.  David was born December 11, 1961, to Elmer and JoAnn (Ferris) Berg of Fergus Falls.  He was the second born of three children.  Sisters include Vicki Berg Russell of St. Louis, MO, and Patti Beaudoin of Inver Grove Heights, MN.

David attended grade school and high school in Fergus Falls.  In his earlier years, he was a Boy Scout, played drums, piano, and hockey.  He lettered in swimming and cross-country and later received his ham radio operating license.  David graduated with honors from Fergus Falls High School in 1980. After being selected as an American Scandinavian exchange student, he spent his senior year studying in Orebro, Sweden, and became fluent in Swedish. Upon graduation, David pursued his interest in Sociology at Concordia College in Moorhead and the University of Minnesota.

David married the love of his life, Judy Folstad of Mabel, MN, on April 10, 1990, in St. Thomas Virgin Islands at Blue Beards Castle.  They honeymooned throughout the Caribbean while on a cruise.  David and Judy reaffirmed their vows at the Hesper Lutheran Church in Hesper, IA, on June 2, 1990, with numerous family and friends in attendance.

David started his career as a dishwasher in Alaska.  He quickly transitioned to the banking industry at Wells Fargo working in multiple roles in Information Technology/Engineering.  After 34 years of service, David retired in July.  He had a reputation for technical expertise and was financially savvy. His entrepreneurial spirit helped him launch two businesses with his best friend, Nick Lidiaev. Together they founded Rusky Host and Data Services Network, LLC resulting in travels to Russia and the Ukraine.

David enjoyed traveling with family and friends to tropical destinations including the Cayman Islands, Maui, Jamaica, British Virgin Islands, numerous Mexican cities and the family cabin.  His love of the water resulted in a purchase of a pontoon boat with Judy. They enjoyed cruising on the St. Croix River with numerous coworkers, friends, and family.  He also enjoyed swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, bowling, virtual golf, grilling, cooking (making the best chili and spaghetti in the county), making beer, participating in neighborhood events, and in sitting around a campfire.  He was an avid gardener and was the envy of the neighborhood with his well-groomed yard and seed-grown tomatoes.

David was an avid runner and ran in the Twin Cities 5K.  He was a member of the Hesper Lutheran Church and volunteered for the Habitat for Humanity.  As huge supporters of the Animal Humane Society, David and Judy rescued shelter dogs during their marriage which they welcomed into their home.  David would frequently be spotted walking his dog and greeting neighbors with a friendly hello.  In his care, he exemplified his love of dogs given to Madison, Brady, Sophie, Phoebe, Frasier and now Sadie.   David was a kind, generous man who was a great friend and a gift to all.  He was a man who always kept his word and will be truly missed.

David was preceded in death by his father, Elmer J. Berg.  He is survived by his loving wife, Judy Folstad-Berg; his mother JoAnn Berg; sisters Vicki (David) Russell and Patti (Tim) Beaudoin; nieces Ellie Robak  (Jordon Collier), Emily (Osei) Owusu; nephews Andrew (Maggie) Russell, Nathan (Cunqian) Russell, Matt Beaudoin (Natalia Pluwak), Joe (Jessica) Beaudoin; grandnieces Lilah Collier, Maya and Jane Russell, Ella Owusu; grandnephews Franklin and Jackson Beaudoin; father and mother-in-law, Arland and Lillian (Berquam) Folstad; and brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Carolyn Haugstad.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 18, 2021, at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi, MN.  Visitation at 1PM; service at 2PM.  Meal and refreshments to follow.  Internment at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred or donations to St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Hesper Lutheran Church, or the Animal Humane Society.

A livestream of the service can be viewed at: https://control.resi.io/webplayer/video.html?id=ea98a04e-f2ba-46f5-a03c-8fa1b2c7e003