Bob had an excellent sense of humor and a happy and friendly personality. Anyone he met instantly became a friend of Bob! He was an avid bowler, family man, and servant of his Lord. He was a longtime member at Woodward Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and a front door greeter. Bob was an avid sports fan, closely following his Tigers, Lions, and U of M, as well as each of his grandkids’ sporting events. He retired from the Kent County Sheriff's Office as a Lieutenant after 27 years of service. Most importantly, Bob was an avid family man and loved time spent with his wife, kids, grandkids, family, and friends. He will be deeply missed.
Bob will be remembered by his children Pam (Dav) Brott, Scott (Christine) Berg, Bonnie (Rick) Fassett, Steve (Jen) Berg, and Brian Berg; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; siblings Don (Sharon) Berg, Larry (Dawn) Berg, Luanne Cunningham; sister-in-law, Roxanne Berg; brother-in-law, Wendel Haight; and many extended relatives and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Mary Berg; siblings David Berg, Valerie Haight; and sister-in-law, Jacqueline Murray.
Visitation will be held from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Cook Funeral Home (Byron Center Chapel), 2067 84th St. SW, Byron Center, MI 43915. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, October 19, 2026, at Woodward Baptist Church, 2160 76th St. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315, with visitation from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the service.
In memory of Bob and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodward Baptist Church. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.cookcaresgrandville.com in Bob’s online guest book.
