Brian Allan VandenBerg Sr

December 20, 1957 - May 14, 2020

Brian Allan VandenBerg Sr. of Greenville, MI, age 62, was surrounded by his loving wife and children at the Renucci Hospitality House as he was welcomed into Heaven by his son Casey, mother Mary, and other loved ones. He passed on Thursday, May 14th, 2020 due to complications from lung cancer. Left grieving is his wife of 35 years, Nancy; children, Brian (Becca), Sydney (Paul), Kris, Zac (Jodi), Cory, and Joe (Prudence); grandchildren, Bradley (Brian), Isidore (Sydney), Aaron (Kris), Reese & Riley (Zac), and Brandon & Austin (Cory); father Robert; siblings Jeff, Julie, Scott, Teri, and Lori; countless friends and his best cat Tigger. Brian didn't often speak of his service as a boiler tech. in the Navy, or his job in the Air Force, but inspired Brian Jr. to enlist with the Navy and then the Army. Brian evolved in his career as a tin knocker to becoming quite proficient in his last job with EMGS Med Gas, and he never showed signs of slowing down. He passed his job talents to Cory, Zac, and Brian Jr. who all chose similar career paths. Always willing to help, it was well-known to "just call" and he would help build a wall for Sydney, repair a furnace for Joe, or just offer advice to Kris. If he wasn't napping in his chair, he was sitting at the table laughing; counseling; debating with those visiting, forcing hours to fly by faster than desired. Brian has been cremated and a life celebration will be held at a later date.