NEW ULM–LaVerna Berg, age 93 of New Ulm died peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Sleepy Eye Care and Rehabilitation Center in Sleepy Eye.

A funeral service will be at 11am on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH chapel in New Ulm, with Father Gerald Meidl officiating. Burial will follow in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Wednesday, prior to the service at the funeral home. To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, please visit: www.mvfh.org

LaVerna is survived by her daughters, Carol (Randy) Wiltscheck of New Ulm and Janet (Mark) Krueger of Cleveland; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; daughter-in-law, Judie Berg of St. Peter; son-in-law, Walter Blume of Herman; sister, Dolores Gulden of New Ulm; brother-in-law, Leander “Jimmy” Berg of Sleepy Eye; and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Urban and Pearl Ludewig; husband, George Berg; daughter, Darlene Blume; son, Marlin Berg; sisters, Irene (Paul) Houghtaling, Marion (Robert Jr.) Berg, and Delrose (Wilbert) Seifert; brothers, Sylvester Ludewig and George (Inez) Ludewig; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robert Gulden, Rosella “Sally” (Linus) Schroepfer, Adeline (Gilbert) Hoffman, Elmer Berg, Fran Berg.

LaVerna Dolores Ludewig was born April 4, 1932 in Sleepy Eye to Urban and Pearl (Mickelson) Ludewig. She attended District #39 country school in Stark Township and Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s. On September 8, 1949, LaVerna was united in marriage to George Berg at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. They were blessed with three daughters and one son, whom together they raised in New Ulm when they moved to town in 1960. LaVerna spent 33 dedicated years working at 3M, retiring in 1995. LaVerna found joy in many things–whether it was dancing to polka and old-time music, sitting around the table playing cards (especially sheepshead), or spending a peaceful day out fishing. Family gatherings, especially Christmases, were some of her most cherished moments. Known for her dedication and strong work ethic, LaVerna always kept her home spotless and orderly. Work was never just a duty for her–it was an important part of her identity. LaVerna and George were truly two peas in a pod, partners in every sense of the word, and together they shared a bond built on love and companionship. Above all else, family was at the very heart of her life. LaVerna was devout to her faith and was a long-time member for St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Ulm and the Catholic Order of Foresters.

LaVerna’s love and steady presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Blessed be her memory.

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