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Gerald "Jerry" Bergman

1944 - 2016

Gerald "Jerry" Bergman obituary, 1944-2016, Holland, MI

BORN

1944

DIED

2016

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Lakeshore Memorial Services

11939 James Street

Holland, Michigan

Gerald Bergman Obituary

Gerald "Jerry" Bergman, age 71, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Jerry was a member of South Olive Christian Reformed Church and a former member of Pine Creek Christian Reformed Church. He was very active in the cadet program for 37 years and served as the head counselor. Jerry worked for Chris-Craft for 22 years and also worked for Dean Transportation.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, George and Jessie Bergman; and by his brother, James Bergman. He is survived by Judy, his wife of 51 years; by his sons, Bob (Lynnae) Bergman and Kevin (Kari) Bergman; and by his grandson, Ross Bergman. He is also survived by his brother, Burt (Julie) Bergman; and by a niece, a nephew and many cousins.
A service to celebrate Jerry's life will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at South Olive Christian Reformed Church, 6425 120th Ave., Holland, Michigan. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. on Monday, June 6, at Lakeshore Memorial Services, 11939 James St., Holland, Michigan. Burial will be at Lakewood Cemetery in Holland.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Heritage Council Cadet Program or to Holland Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. Please visit www.lakeshorememorial.com to leave a message or memory for the Bergman family.

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Published by The Holland Sentinel on Jun. 5, 2016.

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January 7, 2017

So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed having him as my crewleader at Worden Co. He was a good, kind, and caring man.

Dave & Judi Stansby

June 7, 2016

Sympathy going out to you and your family. Gerry will always be remembered. God bless you during these difficult times.

June 7, 2016

Jerry was a kind and caring friend to those around him and a very special person. He will be deeply missed in Cardiac Rehab. I am keeping you in my prayers. Sheryl M.

June 7, 2016

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU JUDY AND YOU'RE FAMILY. SINCERELY, SUE KERN

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6425 120th Ave., Holland, MI

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