He was born December 4, 1942, in Hammond, Indiana, to the late Bernard and Helen Berg.
A graduate of Purdue University, he served for 20 years in the United States Air Force.
He was a store manager for Mattress Firm for over 8 years. His hobbies included stamp collecting and astronomy.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Helene M. Berg; daughters, Debbie Willey, Cheryl Hood and husband Brian, Lynette Featherstone and husband Sean, Michelle Moon and husband Andy; grandchildren, Kendall Willey, Matthew Willey, Brittany Hood, Brayden Hood, Bella Moon, James Berg Featherstone, and Charlette Hood; brother, Ray Berg and wife Lois; three nephews and one niece.