Carl Richard Berg Jr

In Loving Memory of Carl Richard Berg Jr. December 16, 1943 – December 5, 2025 With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Carl Richard Berg Jr., known to everyone simply as Richard, who left this world on December 5, 2025, just days before his 82nd birthday. Born on December 16, 1943, Richard lived a life defined by courage, resilience, and devotion—both to his country and his family. A proud Vietnam veteran, he served with the 1st Cavalry Division and was Airborne qualified, earning the Parachutist Badge. As a tunnel rat, he took on one of the most dangerous and demanding roles of the war, facing risks most would never dare. His extraordinary bravery was recognized with numerous honors, including two Purple Hearts, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Despite all he witnessed and endured, Richard carried a remarkable warmth and openness. He was the kind of man who seemed to know everyone—and if he didn’t, he treated them as though they had been friends for years. People instantly accepted it, because that was Richard: welcoming, genuine, and impossible not to connect with. He had a gift for making strangers feel valued and friends feel like family. Richard also had a deep love for his community. He was a loyal supporter of Toledo High—home of the Boomers—and rarely missed a ball game. Even if he didn’t personally know anyone playing, he was there in the bleachers, cheering on the local kids and showing them that someone in the crowd believed in them. His steady presence at those games became a familiar and comforting sight to many. His greatest and proudest legacy was at home. With a full and devoted heart, he raised Jessica Conaway, Vanessa Stokes, Brittany Stokes, and Kyle Stokes, shaping them into the people they are today. To his children, he wasn’t a stepfather—he was Dad. His steady presence, humor, and quiet strength guided them through life and left an imprint that will never fade. Richard will be remembered for his dry humor, stubborn determination, and the comforting, steady presence he brought wherever he went. His loyalty, his guidance, and the love he shared so freely created a lasting impact that no obituary could ever fully capture. Though his full story cannot be told in a single page, his influence lives on in every life he touched—and most profoundly in his children, who are forever grateful for the man who raised them. May he rest in eternal peace.

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Carl Richard Berg Jr

December 16, 1943 - December 5, 2025