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Syvert Andrew Berg
Syvert A. Berg, age 70, of New Richland, MN, died peacefully, Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his home in New Richland. The Public is invited to the Waseca American Legion Post # 228 on Saturday, May 15, 2021 starting at 4:00 – 8:00 PM in the back hall to greet his family and to celebrate his life. Burial will be in LeSueur River Lutheran Cemetery at 1:00 PM on Sunday, May 16, 2021, with Pastor Dan Kordahl officiating. Church address: 16650 250th Ave. New Richland, MN 56072. Full Military Honors will be accorded by the New Richland American Legion Post #75 and the Waseca County Veteran’s Group. Please bring a lawn chair for the service at the cemetery on Sunday.
Syvert Andrew Berg was born February 18, 1951, in Minneapolis, MN to Sig Haugo and Shirley Rea. He spent 6 months in an orphanage in Minneapolis before he was adopted by Sylvan and Lillian (Ausen) Berg. He was raised in a storybook setting on a dairy farm east of New Richland, MN. He graduated from New Richland High School, the class of 1970. He joined the Coast Guard in 1972, and was a Finance and Supply Operations Specialist, retiring from the Military in 1995. His service detail took him all over the United States and abroad, from Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Key West, FL, to Estartit, Spain; New Orleans, LA, to Valdez, AK, finishing his service in California, he returned to Minnesota. He started driving Semi, owning and operating his own transportation business, retiring from trucking in 2018. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, friends and family. Syvert possessed a phenomenal memory and was an exceptional story teller. He enjoyed tractors, driving down country roads as well as looking at them at the fair. He was a member of LeSueur River Lutheran Church.
Syvert was an active member of the New Richland American Legion Post # 75, having served as Commander of the Post right up to his death.
He is survived by his children: son, Sam (Michelle) Berg of Alexandria, MN and his children, Caden and Keyten; daughter, Sarah (Shane) Whitesitt of Waseca, MN, and their children, Lillian and Emily; brother Rodney Rae of Waseca, MN.
Syvert is preceded in death by his parents, Sylvan and Lillian; brother, Tom; half-siblings: Ricky Rae and Cindy Rea; and biological parents, Sig Haugo and Shirley Rae.
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You are all nestled gently in my thoughts and prayers.
Syvert was very good at reminding us how precious family is.
A true friend for 65 years and I will truly miss our entertaining telephone conversations! Holding you all in our prayers for peace as you miss your Dad.
Had not seen or heard of Syvert , for 35 plus years. Then one day out of the clear blue sky, on I 40 out by Dolly Wood in Kentucky I passed him on the freeway, we waved and I thought I should know him. So I let him pass me back, then I knew who it was, signaled for him to get off the next exit after the tunnel. We parked the trucks side by side, ate lunch and had a great time together for 3 or better hours Will miss him as a friend and pal. You are in full controll now. Later Pal.
We greatly appreciate the efforts Syvert performed to promote communication amongst the Aasen/Ausen Family. Very special.
Heaven has gained a wonderful person! Rest in peace to our dear friend, Syvert!
With deepest sympathy. Syvert was my junior prom date. A perfect gentleman.
Janine (Urban) Jordan.
Got to spend an afternoon with Syvert at Dennis and Joan Andersons last Labor Day weekend. Had a great time. Will miss his phone calls and conversations. You and your family are in my prayers. We will see you down the road.