Gary and Glenda Berg

Berg, Gary, and Glenda

Gary L. Berg passed away on April 4th, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Glenda Ruth, who passed away on September 13, 2024. Gary was born on March 14th, 1941, in Jamestown, ND, to Arthur and Florence (Mandler) Berg of Minneapolis and was the oldest of 5 boys. Following high school, Gary joined the US Navy, serving as a storekeeper aboard the USS General Mann and was aboard during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. Gary loved fishing, Viking football, country music, and a robust political debate. Gary was a strong proponent of labor unions and a long-time member of the UAW. He served for 27 years as Financial Secretary Treasurer of UAW local 125, along with other roles. Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Florence, brother Dennis Berg, and his two sons, Nathan and Curtis. He is survived by brothers Lyle (Debra), Gaylord (Roxanne), and Steven (Aaron).

Gary spent many years working for workers' rights, including with Hubert Humphrey, Paul Wellstone, and Walter Mondale. He is remembered for these actions and for his friendly, generous, and outgoing personality.

Glenda was born on March 21, 1939, in Texarkana, AR, to Ray and Beatrice (Tuberville) Ghormley. Following high school, Glenda joined her sister in Las Vegas and later met Gary in San Diego, where he was stationed. They married while Gary was serving in the Navy and, following discharge, moved to Minneapolis. Despite her many years in Minnesota, Glenda retained her southern accent and charm. She worked many years in housekeeping positions, last retiring from Augsburg College. She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Ottis and Charles, and sister Nell , as well as her two sons, Nathan and Curtis.

Glenda loved her family and raising her boys, bingo, church services, and in recent years, playing solitaire and word games on her phone. Glenda is remembered as a kind, thoughtful, patient, and fun-loving person.

Services for Gary and Glenda will be held on the 30th of May, 2026, at 11:00 at Bradshaw, 3131 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will be held at Fort Snelling Cemetery on June 2nd at 10:00 a.m.