Former South Dakota State University President Sherwood Berg passed away at the age of 94. Berg died Sunday at the United Living Community in Brookings.
Dr. Berg was president of SDSU from 1975 to 1984. He instituted programs in resident instruction, research, extension, and international programs.
Berg was born in Minnesota and received his B-S degree from South Dakota State College.
Berg was a World War II army veteran and served in the Battle of the Bulge.
Current S-D-S-U President David Chicoine…
Chicoine says Berg had an amazing career and life…
He says Berg helped the university think globally…
Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2014, at First Presbyterian Church in Brookings. A reception will follow at the Performing Arts Center.
