of Scribner
Joan was born March 10, 1936 in Snyder, NE., to Walter and Elenor 'Westphalen' Ellerman. She died October 30, 2014 (5'4" - 140lbs, family joke with Elsie) at Nye Legacy Health and Rehab in Fremont. She moved to Pender and West Point before coming to Scribner in 1943. Joan was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. She graduated from Scribner High School in 1953 and taught country school for several years. In 1956 she married Don Berg. The couple spent 1 ½ years at Fort Belvoir, VA., while Don was in the service. They moved back to Craig, NE. In 1959 they had once special daughter Sharon. In 1963 Don bought trucks from Don Kruger. A stay at home mom, Joan enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, telling jokes, bowling and golf. She was inducted into the Bowling Hall of Fame in 2005. She was a member of United Lutheran Church in Scribner, where she taught Sunday School and served on the church council. Joan worked for many years at the Scribner Express.
Joan is survived by her husband Don, special daughter and special son-in-law Sharon and Jim Brandt of Hooper, two special granddaughters DonDel (Fred) Uhing of Fremont, Deane (Cody) Snow of Fremont and one great grandson Briar Uhing. Joan is also survived by 2 sisters Janine (Ralph) Wagner of Scribner and Donna Kruger (and special friend LeRoy Watson) of Fremont. Nieces, nephews and many relatives and friends.
Joan was preceded in death by her great grandson Dalan, brothers Vern and Warren, nephew Daryl, sister Delores, parents and grandparents.
Visitation with the family will be Monday from 5-7 at Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel in Scribner. The memorial service will be Tuesday at 10:30 at United Lutheran Church in Scribner. Burial will follow in the Scribner Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to United Lutheran Church in Scribner and the Scribner Rescue Squad.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(12)
Jody Smeal
Fremont, NE Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Joan's smile has been in my memories for as long as I can remember. She was always so fun to be around and down to earth. She was a 'real' person. So sorry to hear about her passing. My condolences to all of her family.Barb Carr & Greg Wietfed
Fremont, NE Monday, November 3, 2014 Our heartfelt sadness to Don and all of Joan's family. Joan was a very special lady and we will truly miss her. God has another special angel.Barb Carr & Greg Wietfeld
Fremont, NE Monday, November 3, 2014 Heartfelt sadness, Joan was a very special lady, we will greatly miss her.Prayers to Don and her family. God has another special angel .Shirley Schlote-Fischer
Lafayette, CO Monday, November 3, 2014 So sorry to hear about Joan. I'm glad we got to see each other at our class reunion last year. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. God has now, another angel.Marilyn Marquardy Harms
Fremont, NE Monday, November 3, 2014 So sorry to read of the death of Joan, she was always fun to be round. We used to dance together up at. Bingo's Dance Hall. My. Sympathy to all of her family.Dolores Bang
Fremont, NE Monday, November 3, 2014 Ralph, Janine and family,My sincere sympathy on the loss of Joan. I was saddened to hear of her passing and please pass along my condolences to all your family. Love, Dee
Jo Carlson
Winner, SD Monday, November 3, 2014 I am so sorry to hear of Joan's passing. She was such a Special Lady. I always enjoyed her as she always had a great big smile and a warm greeting for you. So sorry for both Janine and Donna. She will be remembered always. Heaven has another Special AngelMary Alice Pearson
Oakland, NE Monday, November 3, 2014 So sorry Sharon, Don and families. So happy for Joan that she has been set free. We had so many good laughs together- in fact I don't think we even had to say anything -we just laughed when we saw each other. My love to all of you. Mary Alice Pearson.Bruce
Oklahoma City, OK Monday, November 3, 2014 Joan Berg was my aunt and I will miss her. She was the P in the word party! Her love of life was infectious and I truly loved being around her. My thoughts are with Uncle Don and Sharon.Bruce Hall
Lolal Mae Giesselmann/Scheer
Arlington, NE Saturday, November 1, 2014 My sympathy to you, Janine and Donna. I always had fond memories of you girls, your mother and Marie SLola Mae
Roxanne Williams
Phoenix, AZ Friday, October 31, 2014 Thoughts and prayers to all the family. Joan will truly be missed so much laughter she brought to a room, such a big heart. I will miss our phone conversations. Love to all of youJeff and Shelley Metschke
Omaha, NE Friday, October 31, 2014 Very sorry to hear of your loss. Years of fond memories of Joan. Always loved to chat with her.