Tom J. "Scratch" Berg

BERG, TOM J. “SCRATCH”

Thomas Berg, of Kaukauna, age 66 years, died on Saturday, November 11, 2006 following a lengthy illness with his family at his side. He was born June 18, 1940 in Appleton, the son of the late Joseph and Lillian (Reardon) Berg. Tom graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1958. On April 15, 1961 he married Judy Goral at St. Joseph Church in Green Bay. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. Tom enjoyed golfing, the Packers, hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors. He was employed at Thilmany for 40 years, retiring in 1998 as a paper mill supervisor. Tom loved being with family and friends and spending time with his grandchildren.

Tom is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Judy Berg; son: Joe Berg, Kimberly; three daughters: Lisa (Ed) Schmitt, Linda (Keith) Martin and Lori (Mark) Kersten all of Kaukauna; ten grandchildren: Kerri (special friend K.C. Reichel) Berg, Amy Berg, Cassy Berg, Kristi (Tim) Nickel, Jaimie (special friend Justin Meulemans) Schmitt, Eric Schmitt, Alex Martin, Amanda, Tayler and Payton Kersten; two great grandchildren: Mason Nickel and Brandyn Reichel; brother-in-law: Norm (Ceil) Goral, DePere and sister-in-law: Barb (John) Goral-Lardinois, Green Bay. He is further survived by many special nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, mother and father-in-law, Agnes and Bill Goral and brother-in-law Arnie Goral.

The funeral liturgy for Tom will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 4:30 p.m. at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer Street, with Fr. Jack Mullarkey officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name.

Very special thanks to the visiting nurses and hospice who helped us prepare in such a kind and supporting way. Also, to Fr. Marty and Fr. Jack for their prayers and blessings to help guide him home. You are such special people. But most of all we want to express our gratitude to our mom, for her selflessness and love she has shown our dad. There are wings waiting for her in heaven.

You’re in the arms of the angels, may you find some comfort there.

FARGO FUNERAL HOME
400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920)766-6200