Donald M Berg

Donald M Berg passed away after a short but mighty battle with lymphoma on Tuesday September 23rd 2025 in Venice Florida. Don was 79 years old and was born in St Paul MN to Martin and Elvera Berg. Don was blessed and thankful for growing up in the small and caring community of Dassel, MN where he established his values and work ethic. Don and his wife, Jadynne (Skoog) met in this small town and grew up together attending church and school. Don loved to tell the story of falling in love with her ‘across the baptismal font’ as they were baptized the same day in the same church. Growing up in central Minnesota’s farming community, Don also formed his life-long interest in agriculture. Following high school, Don attended the University of Minnesota and earned a degree in Dairy Production. In 1966, Don married his high school sweetheart, Jadynne, and they went on to have an adventurous and meaningful life together for 59 years. Three children blessed their life. Don liked to say that the reward for parenting was their grandchildren - they have 5 grandchildren that have all added joy and energy to the family. Following graduation from the U of M, Don was privileged to join Land O’Lakes where he held various positions for over 35 years which included Vice President of the dairy supply chain for all the manufacturing and fluid milk plants. He completed his career as VP of Public Affairs, and Corporate Communications at Land O’Lakes. Upon retirement, Don and Jadynne kept their presence in Minnesota to be close to family with many weekends on lakes that included hours of pulling waterskiing and tubing grandchildren in his Starcraft. They established their residence in Venice, Florida where they both spent time volunteering, hosting family and friends and becoming active in their church. Emmanual Lutheran became their church home which was an important aspect of their lives. Don really enjoyed his time with the choir and men’s chorus, serving on call committees and a strong advocate for outreach activities as he believed our faith needed to make a difference outside church doors. Don was a great dad, and an even better “Papa” to his grandchildren. He enjoyed hearing about their latest adventures and his love for them will only flourish with them throughout their lives. Donald was preceded in death by his sister, Marlene in August 2025, and also his parents Martin and Elvera. Survived by his wife Jadynne (affectionately called Punky). Children Michael (Kate) Berg, Paul (Chris) Berg and Missy (Dave) Lodermeier and grandchildren Michela, Grace, Lucas, Derrick and Joshua. A memorial service will be held in Venice Florida at Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Sunday September 28th. Visitation will be held at 1pm in the narthex of the church with a service beginning at 2pm. A Funeral and internment will take place in Minnesota on Saturday October 11, 2025 at the place where it all began for Don and Punky - at the Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Dassel MN. Visitation begins at 11am, Funeral at 1 pm. Following fellowship, the family will be placing Don in his final resting place at Mt Hermon Lutheran Church, Annandale MN. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be gifted to tidewellfoundation.org/donate as the hospice house in Venice Florida was impactful in Don’s respectful and meaningful passing. Also, Don had planned on being a part of the 65th Anniversary Celebration for Emmanuel Lutheran, gifts may be given to https://secure.myvanco.com/L-YRCB/campaign/C-15K6T

Donald M Berg

April 26, 1946 - September 23, 2025