Justin Jay Berg

Justin Jay Berg was born on October 22, 1977, in Windom, to William J. and Cynthia (St. John) Berg. He grew up in Windom and graduated from Windom Area High School in 1996. Justin obtained his Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and Management Information Systems with a Minor in Business from Minnesota State University in Moorhead. On August 5, 2000, Justin was united in marriage to his long-time high school sweetheart, Kristen Gauer. The couple moved to Marshall where Kristen works as a Language Arts teacher at Holy Redeemer School, and Justin worked as a SAP Functional Analyst III for the Schwan Food Company. He loved organizing activities with the Activities Team at Schwans. He was a volunteer hockey coach and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Third Degree. Justin was quick with a joke and will be remembered for his friendly, lively, and outgoing demeanor. He enjoyed golfing, softball and outdoor activities such as fishing with his family and pheasant and deer hunting with his friends. He also enjoyed lake activities at Fish Lake in the Windom area. Justin learned carpentry skills from his grandfather Mel and was very good at projects around the house. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially his children. Justin died on Friday, June 13, 2008, at his home, after a courageous battle with depression. He is survived by his wife Kristen and children Kiara (5), Tyler (3), and Levi (six months), of Marshall, mother Cyndi Miller and husband Joe of Wadena, sisters Jillian (Robert) Barron of Marshall, Brieanne Berg of Colorado and Kallie Miller of Wadena, grandmother Darlene St. John of Windom, parents-in-law Mark and Renee Gauer of Mitchell, SD, brother-in-law Matthew (Megan) Gauer of Omaha, NE, nieces Allyssa and Addyson, and brother-in-law Timothy Gauer of Bismarck, ND, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father William J. Berg, maternal grandfather Melburn St. John, paternal grandparents William E. and Marlene Berg, great-grandparents Merrill and Dora Smith. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.