Robert Raymond Berg

Background

Berg, Robert Raymond was born on May 28, 1924 in St. Paul. Son of Raymond F. and Jennie (Swanson) Berg.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University Minnesota, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1951.

Career

Geologist,, California Company, Denver, 1951-1956; consultant, Berg and Wasson, Denver, 1957-1966; professor geology, head department, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., since 1967; Michel T. Halbouty professor geology, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., since 1982; director university research, Texas A & M U., since 1972. Consultant petroleum geology, since 1959.

Achievements

• Robert Raymond Berg has been listed as a noteworthy Geologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Fellow Geological Society American. Member American Association Petroleum Geologists (distinguished lecturer 1972, honorary member 1985, Sidney Powers Memorial award 1993), American Institute Professional Geologists (president 1971, honorary member 1988), National Academy Engineering.

Connections

Married Josephine Finck, December 22, 1946. Children: James R., (deceased), Charles R., William R.

Father:

Raymond F. Berg

Mother:

Jennie (Swanson) Berg

Spouse:

Josephine Finck

child:

James R. Berg

child:

Charles R. Berg

child:

(deceased) Berg

child:

William R. Berg