Morris, "Moe" Berk III died Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the age of 82. Moe was born in Chicago on June 26, 1939 to the late Morris Berk, Je. and the late Dorothy (Vinton) Berk Luedtke. He grew up in Flossmoor, Illinois and proudly achieved Eagle Scout. He was married for 58 years to "the little girl down the street" and is survived by his wife and faithful life partner, Rita (Dolan) Berk. He was the stepson of the late Franklin G. Luedtke of Flossmoor, IL and is survived by his sister, Marian D. Schouten (Richard) of Homer Glen, IL; brother, Gregory C. Berk (Donna) of Geneva, IL; and daughters, Mary E. Berk of Troy, MO, Ann M. LaRue (Dennis) of Chesterfield, MO., and Karen P. Kalka (Randy) of Jacksonville, FL; granddaughters,  Margaret Kalka, Kimberly LaRue, Marissa LaRue; grandson, Reese Kalka; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.

Moe graduated from Mendel Catholic High School (Chicago) in 1957, St. Mary's University (Winona, MN) with a B.A. in Math and Science in 1961, Purdue University (W. Lafayette, IN) with a B.S.C.E. in Civil Engineering in 1962, and Purdue University with a M.S.C.E in Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering in 1963.  He was a life-long learner, very proud of his academic achievements, and always stressed the importance of education to his family.

Moe retired with almost 50 years of service as an engineer on design and heavy construction projects. Although, his experience was primarily on projects in the Midwest, he was frequently assigned to projects throughout North America. He was a registered Professional Engineer (in multiple states). Land Surveyor, Certified Geotechnical Engineer, and was a recognized Expert Witness. For the last 10 years of his career, he was the supervising engineer on the design and construction for the St. Louis Light-Rail Commuter Railroad System and fulfilled his life-long fascination with railroads.

Throughout the years, Moe was able to travel extensively with Rita and their daughters throughout the U.S. He was a devoted Catholic and always sought out ways to serve his church and the St. Louis institutions providing Catholic education. Moe looked forward to annually attending the White House Retreat in St. Louis, MO, with fellow Christian men for almost 50 years. He served as the President of his community association over 24 years and continued with his long-term involvement in the model railroad hobby.

Visitation Wednesday, March 16, 4:00-8:00 PM at COLLIER'S Funeral Home, 3400 N. Lindbergh Blvd. (St. Ann). Funeral Mass Thursday, 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Pillar Church, 401 S. Lindbergh Blvd. (63131). Interment St. Mary's Cemetery (Hazelwood, MO)