died peacefully on June 29, 2021 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont, NE.
Joan was born January 18, 1937 in Lincoln, NE to Wilford and Mary (Fuhrer) Sanders. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955, attended the University of Nebraska and was employed by Woodman Accident and Life Insurance Company.
In 1957 Joan married Harold Tuck; they later divorced. She married Robert (Bob) Berg in 1971 and moved to Fremont, NE where she was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Joan loved her family and cherished their visits and phone calls. She had a kind and loyal heart and was a friend to all. She enjoyed her pets, soap operas, word searches and shopping.
She is survived by daughters Gail Reichert (Karl) of Colorado Springs, CO and Pam Bell (Larry) of Lanesboro, MA, sons Scott Berg (Douglass) of Thousand Oaks, CA and Tom Berg (Renee) of Mitchell, SD, sister- and brother-in-law Sandra and Delwin Slatt of Oakland, NE, 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews including devoted niece Sharon Brandt of Hooper, NE.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert, son James (Jamie) Berg, grandson Matt Patterson, twin brother John Sanders, sister-in-law Lila Sanders, and infant brother Robert Sanders.
The family would like to thank the staff at Dunklau Gardens for their care and friendship during Joan's time as a resident.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 12th, at Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont. Burial will be in the Craig, NE cemetery.
Visitation at Ludvigsen Mortuary will be Sunday, July 11th, from 2:00-5:00. Memorials are suggested to Meals on Wheels (ENOA, C/O Kortnie Williams 1730 W. 16th St, Fremont, Ne. 68025).
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
To watch a recording of the funeral please use the following link:
https://youtu.be/lJtGLwHBy1k
Condolences(5)
Gabrielle Starr
Colorado Springs, CO Saturday, July 10, 2021 Grandma Berg, who can only be known as a sweet and wonderful woman.I am so very lucky, to be a part of this amazing family.
My Sons, Matthew and Jack, have the best memories of their Grandma Joan, whom they will always remember as a kind and loving Great Grandma.
Rest in heavenly peace, Joan.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Sharon Brandt
Hooper, NE Tuesday, July 6, 2021 I'm heartbroken that we didn't get to share one more hug & good bye. You'll forever hold a special place in my heart. Heaven gained an angle when you were call home.Susan Shellenberger
Aurora, CO Sunday, July 4, 2021 Joan. Cant believe you are gone but I am forever thankful for waiting until we could have our last visit. Thanks for memories you shared with me. I cherish our conversations forever. Thank you for sharing your pictures with me and as I look at grandma Fueher's rocking chair., I know she was so happy to welcome you onto Heaven. Rest in peaceJames Reichert
Casselberry, FL Sunday, July 4, 2021 I loved my grandma so much. She was Such a great mom to have raised my mom Gail to be the great mother and person that she is. My prayers are with the berg family, and I hope grandma berg went peacefullyDouglass Berg
Thousand Oaks, CA Friday, July 2, 2021 You were so sweet to us when we visited. Rest in Peace Joan.