Steven Berg

Steven Berg

December 02, 1955 - July 14, 2022

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BELLEVILLE/ELMWOOD-- Steven F. Berg, age 66, of Elmwood, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Ingleside Manor. He was born on Dec. 2, 1955, in Orange, Calif., the son of Rodney and Marilyn "Chick" (Brunner) Berg.


Steve grew-up in Black Earth and moved to Belleville during middle school. He graduated from Belleville High School with the class of 1974 and from UW- Stevens Point with degrees in forestry and soils.  Steve worked for Hennepin County Park System in Minnesota for many years before he began his own business, Woods Unlimited.  He put his heart and soul into his career and truly loved working in the woods.


Steve was a talented musician and was able to play many instruments. He took this passion on the road and enjoyed entertaining others.  Steve enjoyed writing and was nearly finished writing his memoir prior to his passing.


Steve is survived by his sister, Christine S. (Scott) Zienkiewicz; uncle, Neal (Jo) Brunner; loyal feline companion, Bubba; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rodney and Marilyn; aunt, Jan (Paul) Grasse; and both maternal and paternal grandparents.


In keeping with Steve's wishes, no services will be held. The family wishes to express a special thank you to the staff of Ingelside Nursing Home for their exceptional care and kindness shown to Steve.  Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Mt. Horeb

Funeral & Cremation Care

500 N. Eighth St.

(608) 437-5077




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paul feldhake
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I met Steve in Belleville when we moved there in 7th grade . We became good friends thru high school and college years . Steve was always a very kind person to others and we shared a love of the outdoors . He will be remembered as part of a unique group of friends that started ( for me) in 1968 and continue thru modern times : we will miss you. Paul
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Kriss Ace
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Steve will forever hold a special place in my heart- gone way too soon. Love to you Chris in your loss.. Kriss (Tollefson) Ace
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Dan Riggs
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I met Steve in Stevens Point in ‘76, first on a college trip to Europe and developed a life long friendship. Roommates our final year of college, canoeing the Boundary Waters, bluegrass in the coulee country of Wisconsin. A kind, talented gentleman who will be missed. Dan Riggs, Rockford
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Brent Weaver
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Steve was a great Forester. He loved what he did and he did it well. I enjoyed working with him- he will be greatly, greatly missed.
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John Cisek
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Steve was a good man. We worked together on many projects. He was a good friend. I will miss him.
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William Sturm
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I met Steve in Eau Claire, WI in 1980 when he worked for Chippewa County Forestry and we soon became best friends. When he started Woods Unlimited Forestry Services in 1983, I was thrilled to be able to work alongside him on many conservation projects that involved the planting of trees on private lands, marking timber for stand improvement, and the development of land management plans. Steve's conservation ethic was second to none as he always strived to improve the sustainability of the properties that he worked on. His achievements in this area were remarkable. I will sincerely miss our weekly conversations as well as Steve's enthusiasm and musical creativity. Rest In Peace buddy, we weren't done with you yet!

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