Roald “Bing” A. Berg

Roald “Bing” Arlan Berg, 90, of Blair, died Thursday, September 18, 2025.

Roald was born October 12, 1934, in Whitehall, to Iver O. and Alma (Hjelsand) Berg. He married Marlene Carol Evenson, June 28, 1959, in Walworth, WI. Marlene preceded Roald in death, September 3, 2020.

“Bing,” as he was better known as by all, grew up in the Blair area and attended country school before his family moved to town. After high school, he joined the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged from the military, he worked at Admiral in Walworth where he met Marlene. They moved to Blair where he worked at Thompson’s Shell Station, followed by being employed by the City of Blair for over 30 years. After retiring from the City, he also cleaned and maintained the laundromat and worked at Countryside Lefse. In addition to working, Roald enjoyed woodworking, hunting, riding his scooter, reading about history and listening to music.

Roald is survived by their son, Michael (Sandra) Berg of Lancaster, WI; and daughter, Jennifer (Robert) Storlie of Harmony, MN; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild with another on the way. He also has a sister, Naomi Peterson of Covina, CA, and a brother, Erling Berg of Duluth, MN also as survivors.

In addition to his parents and wife, Roald was preceded in death by their son, Edward Berg; brothers: Stanley Berg, Ivan W. Berg and David Berg.

Graveside services will be held Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at Rest Haven Cemetery in Blair with Scott W. Brown – SAM officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Knudtson-Mattison American Legion Post #231. Lunch and fellowship will follow in the Schroeder Memorial Shelter in the Blair Park.

Visitation will be Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Jack Funeral Home in Blair.