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Pete Bergman Obituary

Pete Bergman, 95, of Coleman, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, at Brittany Manor in Midland. He was born March 27, 1919 in Gladwin County, the son of the late Ralph and Iva (Mitchell) Bergman. Pete married Betty J. Miller Oct. 24, 1942 in Midland. He was self-employed and enjoyed his garden.

Pete is survived by his wife of 71 years, Betty; their children and families, son, Berl (Jenny) Bergman: Tammy (Blake) Nelson; daughter, Diane (Keith) Hubble: Patrick Hubble, the late Terri (Brian) Ehrlich: Brendan, Brooke, Christine (Richard) Blake: Drew, Cameron, Austin, Kimberly (Tim) Haskell: Seth, Noah; daughter, Susan (Dennis) Vannest: Andrew (Alison) Vannest: Mikaeli, Jamison, Daniel (Tracey) Vannest: Ruby and Reid, Anna (Andrew) Kobs: Parker and Lane; son, Peter (Cindy)Bergman: Angela (Doug) Owens: Julia, Rae (Nick) Hafelein: Lucas, Kody and Carlie.

He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Terri (Hubble) Ehrlich; and sisters, Vesta King and Beryl Brugger.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, at the Faith United Methodist Church in Coleman, with the Rev. Caroline Hart officiating. Family and friends may call at the church on Wednesday, starting at 10 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials are suggested to the Faith United Methodist Church Building Fund. O'Laughlin Funeral Home, Inc. assisted the family with arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Midland Daily News on Aug. 4, 2014.

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Les and Laveria Kennedy

August 23, 2014

Dear Betty and family,
Just found this message while visiting our daughter-so sorry to hear of loss of cousin, Pete. Many good memories of Uncle Ralph Aunt Iva, Lake Thirteen,the farm and live fish tank at the back door-- great times! God bless you all.

Bob and Shirley Cady

August 6, 2014

Betty and family,
May your hearts be filled with great memories of the wonderful times you shared with Pete.

Debbie (Fancovic) Breen

August 6, 2014

Pete and Cindy, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. It is so hard to lose a parent. My blessins are with you and your family.

August 5, 2014

So sorry for your loss. It causes me to remember all those precious years when we were growing up. Pete and Betty were so good to us. We were so blessed. Take care of each other and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat and Don Coleman

August 4, 2014

Berl & Jenny, So sorry to hear about ur
Dad, may he rest in peace.
Lv & Prayers, Annie Stube

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