Larry “Ross” Berg, Jr., age 53, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on July 2, 2025, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital.
Ross was born on September 29, 1971, in WaKeeney to Larry and Judy (Wertz) Berg. He graduated with the Class of 1991 from Trego Community High School.
He spent several years at Midwest Cooperative in WaKeeney, where his onery spirit was well known. Ross enjoyed keeping things lively with a teasing smile, always letting folks know it was all in good fun. A true farm boy at heart, he loved being out on the farm, especially going with his dad to check on the cows, and took great pride in watching his nieces and nephews participate in their activities and events.
Ross enjoyed watching his favorite television shows—The Dukes of Hazzard, The Mollie B Polka Party, and The Price is Right—often with a cold Dr. Pepper. He was also a loyal fan of the Kansas City Chiefs during football season. He was well known for giving the staff at the Long-Term Care unit at TCLMH a hard time — and they happily returned it in kind. His playful teasing was a way to connect, and bingo days with those same staff members were highlights filled with laughter and warmth.
Ross is survived by his mother, Judy Berg of WaKeeney; sister, Shelly Huser (Jim Dreiling) of Victoria; niece, Kristin Werth (Brayden) of Ogallah, and their children Emma, Kolt, Sophie, and one on the way; niece, Melany Huser (Caden Oberle) of Victoria; nephew, Greg Huser of Victoria; aunts, Kathy Bugbee (Rod), Mary Berg, Ruth Berg, Pat Berg, and Rita Rake; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Berg; uncles Wilber, Glenn, LeRoy, and LaVerne Berg; Tom Rake; Larry Wertz; aunt Judy Berg; and grandparents Howard and Thelma Wertz and Art and Augusta Berg.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 6, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672. The funeral service will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., also at Schmitt Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Baker Township Cemetery in Quinter, KS.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to TCLMH Long-Term Care and sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672.
Larry 'Ross' Berg, Jr., age 53, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on July 2, 2025, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital.
Ross was born on September 29, 1971, in WaKeeney to Larry and Judy (Wertz) Berg. He graduated with the Class of 1991 from Trego Community High School.
He spent several years at Midwest Cooperative in WaKeeney, where his onery spirit was well known. Ross enjoyed keeping things lively with a teasing smile, always letting folks know it was all in good fun. A true farm boy at heart, he loved being out on the farm, especially going with his dad to check on the cows, and took great pride in watching his nieces and nephews participate in their activities and events.
Ross enjoyed watching his favorite television shows—The Dukes of Hazzard, The Mollie B Polka Party, and The Price is Right—often with a cold Dr. Pepper. He was also a loyal fan of the Kansas City Chiefs during football season. He was well known for giving the staff at the Long-Term Care unit at TCLMH a hard time — and they happily returned it in kind. His playful teasing was a way to connect, and bingo days with those same staff members were highlights filled with laughter and warmth.
Ross is survived by his mother, Judy Berg of WaKeeney; sister, Shelly Huser (Jim Dreiling) of Victoria; niece, Kristin Werth (Brayden) of Ogallah, and their children Emma, Kolt, Sophie, and one on the way; niece, Melany Huser (Caden Oberle) of Victoria; nephew, Greg Huser of Victoria; aunts, Kathy Bugbee (Rod), Mary Berg, Ruth Berg, Pat Berg, and Rita Rake; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Berg; uncles Wilber, Glenn, LeRoy, and LaVerne Berg; Tom Rake; Larry Wertz; aunt Judy Berg; and grandparents Howard and Thelma Wertz and Art and Augusta Berg.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 6, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672. The funeral service will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., also at Schmitt Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Baker Township Cemetery in Quinter, KS.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to TCLMH Long-Term Care and sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672.
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