Frank "Pancho" Berg

Frank Loewen “Pancho” Berg, 61 passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at his home in rural eastern Haskell County. He was born on December 25, 1962 to Elizabeth (Loewen) and Franz Fehr Berg in Jagueyes, Chihuahua, Mexico.

Pancho moved to the United States in March of 1984. He was the first person to receive his temporary resident card at the Garden City Amnesty office under the Special Agriculture Worker Program (SAW), proudly becoming a citizen of the United States on June 10, 1996.

Known for his hard work and attention to detail, Pancho was a true perfectionist in every sense. He owned his own trucking business and later worked diligently as a ground applicator for Helena Chemical. His linguistic talents encompassed four different languages, a skill he was always eager to put to good use. Pancho was known to engage in conversation with anyone willing to visit. His friendly demeanor and kindness were a testament to his big heart.

Pancho’s love for his wife, children, and grandchildren knew no bounds. He was also known for his generous spirit, always ready to lend an ear or a helping hand to anyone in need. He spoke to anyone willing to visit, a testament to his sociable and welcoming nature. His travels to Mexico to visit his family were among his most cherished moments, a blend of his love for family and his birthplace.

He is survived by his wife, Tina Berg; children, Vanessa Friesen and husband Jake of Sublette, KS, Carlos Berg and wife Grace of Sublette, KS, Kani Berg of Copeland, KS, and Karina Berg of Copeland, KS; grandchildren, Hensley Friesen, Kierce Friesen, Remi Friesen, Atlyn Friesen, Darcy Berg, and Winston Berg; siblings, Liesbeth Hildebrandt of Alberta, Canada, Jacob Berg and wife Rosella of Montezuma, KS, Tina Loewen of Sublette, KS, Lena Teichroeb of Ontario, Canada, Susy Reimer of Seminole, TX, Martha Teichroeb and husband John of Chihuahua, Mexico, Chino Berg and wife Elena of Ontario, Canada, Albert Berg and wife Angelica of Chihuahua, Mexico, and Adolf Berg and wife Irene of Chihuahua, Mexico; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Franz and Elizabeth Berg; and brothers-in-law, John Hildebrandt, George Loewen, David Teichroeb, Ben Froese, and John Reimer.

Visitation will be 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Weeks Family Funeral Home and Crematory with the family receiving friends from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m.

Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2024 at Pleasant Prairie Church of God with Pastor Robert Hendrix officiating. Interment at Haskell County Cemetery immediately following the service.

Memorial contributions are to the Frank Berg Memorial Fund. Checks can be made payable to Weeks Family Funeral Home & Crematory, PO Box 1200, Sublette, KS 67877. Condolences may be left online at WeeksFamilyFuneralHome.com