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Richard Bergstrasser Obituary

Richard (Dick) Bergstrasser of Loomis Street, Wilkes-Barre, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010, in the Hospice Community Care Unit of Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre.

Born June 30 1924, in Kingston, he was the son of the late Conrad and Vesta Shook Bergstrasser.

He attended GAR High School and was a Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Dick was formerly employed by Acme Markets as a truck driver for more than 40 years, retiring in 1986.

He was a member of Teamsters Local 401, Wilkes-Barre; American Legion Post 395, Kingston; Masonic Lodge 655, Wilkes-Barre; Irem Temple and their Legion of Honor.

Dick was a former scout master and a member of the Order of The Arrow.

He was preceded in death by his brother, William Bergstrasser.

He and his wife, the former Sadie J. Sattoff, would have celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on June 1.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are his daughter, Connie and her husband, Randal Mais, Langhorne; son, Richard J. and his wife, Cheryl Bergstrasser, Bordentown, N.J.; granddaughter, Christina Bergstrasser Albanesius; great-grandson, Cooper Albanesius; many nieces and nephews who he loved very much; sister-in-law, Sophie and her husband, James Barrouk, Yardville, N.J.

The funeral will be held Monday at 11 a.m. from Mamary-Durkin Funeral Service, 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call Monday, 10 a.m. to the time of service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Community Care, 601 Wyoming Ave., Kingston PA 18704.

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

Published by Citizens Voice from Apr. 15 to Apr. 17, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
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Bill Linville

May 6, 2010

He always treated me like one of the family, and even though I have not had the chance to see him in a great while, he meant a lot to me. He will be sorely missed in this world.

Christina Albanesius

April 17, 2010

It seems that some of the color went out of the world when my grandfather passed. He was a vibrant and active man who always had time to listen to me when I was a young girl. And as I grew older I came to appreciate the lessons he had been teaching me over the years. I will miss him terribly! All my love ... your Teeny Bopper

April 17, 2010

Mr. Bergstrasser was the Best! Wonderful neighbor, the best you could ever have! Always smiling!!!! Always had a tool belt, ready to fix a bicycle or Harley, lawnmower........Had a garden Martha Stewart dreamed of .....Was always positive!!!! Tears of Joy!!! He lived and loved life and most of all his family! He was so proud of his family!!!! Honest to God....Never met a man who smiled more then he did......Dick.....You will be sorely missed....
With deep love and affection.....Maureen Kittrick Liguori

Lynn Frumkin

April 15, 2010

Richard (Dick) Bergstrasser is my uncle. If anyone would ever need to come up with three simple words to describe him, it would be "Full of Life!" Uncle Dick took great interest in so many things. He continuously had some sort of project going whether it be making his own wine and beer, taking 5 mile walks, raising bees, producing an abundant vegetable garden to share with all, cooking Thai foods, and much more. His sense of humor made all laugh up to his last day on this Earth. He will always be in my fondest memories. We will (as a family) MISS him dearly. I pray that heaven has met you and you are in loving hands.
Stay happy, Uncle until we see eachother again someday. I Love you - Lynn Marie

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