Gunder Olsen Berg

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GUNDER OLSON BERG:
"Gunder Olson Berg, one of the most respected and prosperous farmers of Curran Valley, passed away at his home, at eleven o'clock, Wednesday night, June 27, 1923. Deceased has been ailing for the past six months suffering from cancer of the stomach. No pains were spared to procure the best of medical aid to suppress the malady but of no avail. He suffered much during his last days but bore his affliction with Christian fortitude.

Gunder Berg was born at Oier, Gudbrandsdalen, Norway October 17, 1860. He came to this country and state in May 1883 and settled in Vernon County near Coon Valley, He resided until in 1893 when he purchased a farm in Curran Valley which has been his home until the time of his death.

On May 23, 1894, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Mathia P. Johnson at Coon Valley. To this union ten children were born, seven of whom are living and who together with their mother mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father. The children are: Palmer, Obert, Gilman, Cora, Minnie and Myrtle Berg who are all at home and Mrs. Arthur Melby, who resides near Black River Falls.

He is also survived by one brother Chris Berg of Appan, N. Dak., and one sister, Mrs. Frank Johnson of Washington. His brother came here a couple of weeks ago and remained here helping to care for him during his last illness. His sister was unable to make the trip here to see him.

Mr. Berg has been a life long member of the Lutheran church and was one of the pillars of the Curran Valley congregation. He was secretary of this congregation for many years. He was a devout Chrisitian never losing faith in his Master and when the end came he was prepared to meet Him face to face. He was a kind and generous neighbor and friend and left nothing undone to live a noble and inspiring life. He was a hard and earnest worker, seeking to provide well for his boys and girls and a fine 200 acre farm with buildings of the best kind stand as a lasting monument to his life's endeavors.

The funeral services were held Saturday from the home and later from the Curran Valley church. Rev. O.O. Fosso conducted the funeral services and paid a glowing tribute to the departed. A splendid vocal duet was rendered by Joseph Olstad and Otto Negaard who sang "Naar blomster paa min grav har vokset" ("When flowers have bloomed on my grave"). The remains were laid to rest in the Curran Valley cemetery. The pall bearers were: Jens Ener, Helmer Danielson, Nils Nelson, August Ryerson, Lewis Peterson and Hans Severson." THE TAYLOR HERALD - July 6, 1923 https://freepages.rootsweb.com/~wisobits/genealogy/name/ba_bh.html#...