Rick Berg, Dedicated Industry Supporter, Passes as 47

Rick Berg, dedicated supporter of the collision repair industry, has passed away suddenly at age 47.

Berg, of 3M Canada’s Automotive Division, was also chair of the PBE Council of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada.

He began his career with 3M Canada in 1988, and his most recent position was that of business manager for 3M’s Automotive Aftermarket Division.

He is survived by his sons, Spencer and Alexander and beloved partner, Martha Bennett.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Cathedral, located on the corner of Queens Avenue and Richmond Street in London, Ontario. A reception in celebration of Rick’s life will follow the service at St. Paul’s Cathedral. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following charities:

Epilepsy Canada, National Office, 2255B Queen Street East, Suite 336, Toronto, Ont., M4E 1G3

or

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, P.O. Box 7008, Station Main, London, ON, N5Y 5W7