Conrad Melvin Berg

Conrad Melvin Berg, known to all as Mel, passed away at the age of 91 on October 3, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. Born on May 11, 1935, in Junius, South Dakota, Mel was a man of a strong intelligence, kindness, and respectful to all that knew and loved him.

Mel served with distinction in the United States Air Force for 27 1/2 years, rising to the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. Mel‘s first assignment was overseas as an Airborne Crew Chief in Japan. There, he flew many missions all over the far East and Europe. Mel was then assigned to HQ Electronic Security Command at Kelly Air Force Base, where he performed inspections of subordinate airborne units. Mel was then reassigned to the Royal Air Force in Mildenhall, England. In addition to flying operational missions, he was also a scheduling NCO which allowed him to travel all over Europe. After his military retirement on April 5, 1984, Mel started a new job the following Monday as a Security Analyst Contractor for PRC Corp at HQ Electronic Security Command (Kelly Air Force Base). He retired from contracting in 2013 after 33 years. Mel spent his retirement woodworking and built a workshop in the backyard. He loved helping his neighbors build or fix their homes. He attributed his passion for woodworking from his father, who was a master carpenter.

Mel studied Russian at Monterey Language School in California and continued his intermediate training at Syracuse University. He also received an Associate's Degree at San Antonio College.

Above all, Mel will be remembered for being a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan, a loyal supporter until the end.

Mel was preceded in death by his parents, Conrad Magnus Berg and Bernice Berg, his sisters Beverly Olson and Carol Storvick, and daughter Stephanie Dishman.

Mel is survived by his wife at 52 years Eileen Berg, his children, Christopher Scott Berg, Heather Berg, Belinda Sweeten, Joe Berg, Michael Berg, Christopher Noelle Berg, countless grandchildren, great grandchildren and sister Mavis Wesley.

Services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church on November 6 at 12:00 PM, followed by burial at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 2:00 PM.