James "Jim" Berg, age 83, of Excelsior, Minnesota, passed away on October 25, 2026.

Jim was born on November 30, 1942, to Lyndon Berg and Gladys Berg (Beckman). He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, Jim met his beloved wife, Jan, while they were both working at IDS. After retiring from his career in the financial industry, Jim continued to stay active in his community by working as a substitute teacher.

Jim was a devoted husband who shared 56 years of marriage with his wife, Jan Berg (May). Together, they built a life filled with love, family, and cherished memories.

In his free time, Jim enjoyed reading, working on puzzles, and following his favorite Minnesota sports teams, including the Vikings, Twins, and Timberwolves. Known for his humor, stubbornness, and playful personality, Jim brought laughter to those around him.

Jim is survived by his wife, Jan Berg (May); daughter, Suzanne "Suzie" Berg; granddaughter, Alysa Cruse; grandson, Trenton Johnson Jr.; sisters, Sharon Worm and Sheila Knapp (Larry); brother, Kim Tuma (Marcie); and nephews, Eric Knapp (Kristy), Chris Knapp (Laura), and Kevin Knapp (Angela).

Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 2385 Commerce Boulevard, Mound, Minnesota. Visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the church.

Burial will take place on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Assembly Area #6