Bernardus Jacobus Willem Berg

Bernardus Jacobus Willem Berg, 72, of Lexington passed away at home on Sunday, June 26, 2022. He was known as “Ben” by family and friends and often as “Mr. Ben” or “Wooden Shoes.”

A private family gathering will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2022.

Ben was born in Delft, The Netherlands, on Sept. 13, 1949.

He studied philosophy and engineering at the University in Nijmegen and served as recording secretary to the PSP City Councilperson. He worked as an electrician in Paris and as an adaptation technician at a school in the Netherlands. He was always proud of his Dutch citizenship, keeping up with the news and taking family to visit regularly.

Ben fell in love with Carolyn and moved to the U.S. in 1982. He was a homemaker and stay-at-home dad to their kids, working tirelessly on their land, building a house, and raising animals.

Active in the community, Ben attended school board meetings, 4-H activities and was the first president of the Lee County Wildlife Association.

His beloved parents, Jacobus and Janny Berg de Koster, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Carolyn Shirley; her daughter, Amy and husband Keith Drosche, and their two kids, Kate and Luke; their son, Nathan and wife Amy Shirlbeg and their three kids, Cody, Carson, and Courtney; their daughter Leslie and husband Shawn Allman and their son Ryker.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Brazos Valley – La Grange or the Blue Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as the Fire Chief for 20 years.

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“Tot ziens!”