Lois Berg, age 83, of New Ulm passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022 at the New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, November 4, 2022 at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm. Burial will follow in the Catholic Cemetery in New Ulm. The Christian Mother’s Society will pray the rosary at 4 p.m. Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – NORTH CHAPEL in New Ulm. Visitation will continue from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday at the North Chapel.
To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, please visit: www.mvfh.org.
Lois is survived by her daughters, Chris (Bob) Ohnstad of Owatonna, Jean (Bill) Berg of rural New Ulm; sons, Kenny (Carla) Berg of New Ulm, Pat (Renae) Berg of Essig, Paul (Brenda) Berg of New Ulm, Steve (Teresa) Berg of New Ulm; twenty grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn Domeier of New Ulm, Kathleen (Dennis) Helget of Sleepy Eye; brothers, Charles (Carol) Guggisberg of New Ulm, Jerry (Suzy) Guggisberg of New Ulm; sisters-in-law, Lois Guggisberg of New Ulm, Arlene Seifert of New Ulm, Ruthie (Les) Helget of Sleepy Eye; brother-in-law, Dick (Joyce) Berg of New Ulm; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Eldor Berg in 2009; sons, Kevin Berg in 2000, Larry Berg in 2010; grandson, Dustin Herr in 2002; sister, Shirley (Ben) Braulick; brothers, Walter Guggisberg, Elmer Guggisberg, Linus (Loraine) Guggisberg; and brother-in-law, Kurt Domeier.
Lois Clara Guggisberg was born January 25, 1939 to Elmer H. and Priska (Klossner) Guggisberg in New Ulm. She graduated from Holy Trinity High School. She was united in marriage to Eldor Berg on January 10, 1959 at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm and their union was blessed with eight children. In addition to being a mother, Lois worked at 3M in New Ulm. She also spent time working at Carl’s Corner, Wagon Wheel West, and other various places until she retired. When she was not working, Lois enjoyed gardening, tending to her flowers, playing cards, going to the casino and to coffee with her friends, and baking. She especially enjoyed going on trips with Eldor and all their friends in her younger years, as well as going up north to the lake with all her family. She was a member of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Christian Mother’s Society, and Ladies Aid at Cathedral. Lois also volunteered many hours with Faith in Action and Meals on Wheels.
Above all else, Lois treasured all the time she was able to spend with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and all of her family and friends. Affectionately known as “Ma Berg” to many, Lois will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Blessed be her memory.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the New Ulm Area Catholic Schools or donor’s choice.