Nota Berg
September 28, 1935 ~ February 8, 2020
Nota Jane Berg, 84, of Gettysburg, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Pierre.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Gettysburg, with Pastor David Otten presiding. Burial was in the Gettysburg Cemetery. A prayer service was held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 14, 2020 at Luce Funeral Home, Gettysburg, with visitation one-hour prior.
Nota was born September 28, 1935 in Gettysburg, SD to Erle and Priscilla (Hull) Neyhart. She attended Iverson Country Grade School and graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1953.
She married Dale E. Berg on September 1, 1957 at Lutheran Memorial Church in Pierre. They had three daughters: Barbara, Lori, and Janell. They lived in Grand Forks and Underwood, ND and returned to Gettysburg, SD in June of 1974.
Nota had several jobs during her lifetime: bank teller at Potter County Bank and First National Bank in Pierre, grocery store clerk in Underwood, cook at the Gettysburg School for 9 years, cook at the nursing home, and part-time kitchen staff at Bob’s Steak House. She worked at the Gettysburg Medicine Rock Senior Center & Nutrition Site until retiring in October of 2001.
She was an active member in her church. She was involved in the Lutheran Mission Guild, Quilting for Charity, and was a bible camp cook for many years. Nota was a member of the VFW and American Legion Auxiliary where she served as President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Nota loved to spend time with her family, read, travel, camp, sew, make quilts, and play cards and games.
Nota was a beautiful, sweet angel, with a heart of gold. She had a sparkle in her eye, a mischievous smile, and was always young at heart. She was the nucleus of the Neyhart family and hosted many family reunions.
She is survived by her daughters, Barb (Jim) Anderson of Pierre and Janell Berg (special friend Garret Boline) of Lead; three granddaughters: Jill (Neil) Padgett of Toronto, Canada, Kristin Anderson (special friend Kyle Dvoracek) of Sioux Falls, and Carissa (Mark) Nelson of Pierre; one great granddaughter, Margaret Jane Padgett; two sisters: Veda Cass and Ruth (Clyde) Murray; three brothers: Dale (Joyce) Neyhart, Bruce (Donna) Neyhart and Arne Neyhart; sister-in-law, Mary Neyhart; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Nota was preceded in death by her husband, Dale; daughter, Lori; parents; and brothers: Neil, Max and Kurt.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Nota’s arrangements.
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I will miss her very much.
Nota was a special lady. She shared her home with my sister and I with Aunt Lois on a couple of occasions. My sympathies for your family❤️
I always enjoyed visiting with Nota. She was such a sweet special lady. When I think of Nota, it brings a smile to my face. Heaven has gained an angel. With deepest sympathy. Hugs to all
Nota was always so kind and gracious. I will forever remember her smile. Prayers to her girls.
Nota was my favorite aunt! I am so blessed to have so many wonderful memories of her! I will forever remember her sweet smile! Nota you will be missed by so many. God has another angel!
A loss of a dear friend is hard. May she rest with the angels. We will always remember her as a true friend and loving person.
I was Nota's mailman for 30 plus years. I always went the extra mile for her. Her driveway always blew in so deep with snow . She always made an attempt to have a path to her mailbox. What an easing going person and caring soul. I will certainly miss her. My sympathy to Janelle and family.
I've known her all my life. She was like one of our family. She will be missed deeply in during our trips to Gettysburg.
Nota was always such a kind, caring, giving, gentle woman. I have always considered her part of our family because I have known her my whole life. I will never forget her teaching me to ride a bicycle. She must have run 100 miles behind me !! She will be missed ! I am so sorry for your loss.
A very special person who touched the lives of many throughout her years. She will be missed and we're all better for knowing her.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Losing your mom is never easy. Please accept my sympathies.
Anita Lowary