Christopher R. Bergstrom
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Janet Tangen
April 16, 2022
Gone too soon. Chris you are missed.
Colby Vogt
May 11, 2011
Bergstrom Family,
I just found out about the loss of Chris. Though not seeing him in a few years, great memories of a good man and teammate flooded my mind. My deepest sympathy in your loss. May you know what great things we all thought of Chris. You are in my prayers.
Lisa Jackson-Tallman
May 5, 2011
Dear Kendra Charlie and Kennedy (and also to the family members of Chris).
I wanted to extend my condolences and to let you know I am thinking of you and yours. Kendra, please know we are all just a phone call away. Please know that I am hear for you.
God bless,
Lisa
Sara Autrey
May 4, 2011
Dearest Kendra, Charlie and Kennedy~
Our sympathy and love to you all at this difficult time. We will all miss the gentle Chris but few of us know what it is like to lose our Best Friend and Daddy so prematurely. May you find peace in the pleasant memories. Kendra...you are an amazing mommy....our prayer is for you to have strength during these challenging days and lean on your friends when you need to...we love you and are here for you.
Hugs
J,S, I and K
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Rishon Early
May 4, 2011
Chris"BigHoss" Bergstrom -we'll always love you brother. From the first time we met as youngmen trying too be men, all of us from Texas knew that you were our gentle giant with a heart out of this world. You brought us so much joy being our friend,teammate, and brother. Chris, you will be truly missed.
Chris thank you for always making us laugh and feel good even during the down times. God has put you in our lives for a reason and your name will live on forever brother. May all our prayers and blessings be with your family always.
Love you bro.
Al D'Jock
May 1, 2011
Dear Bergstrom family, friends, and loved ones:
My heart dropped when I heard the news that Chris had passed. Although we lost touch over the years, I always tried to keep tabs on him. He was a great roommate, great friend, and I'm sure an awesome father. My prayers are with you all.
Carmie (Larson)Storey
April 30, 2011
Dear Bergstrom Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He was such a kind person, and inspirational to so many. He will be missed, and hopefully the memories will help through this difficult time.
Betty Hulst
April 29, 2011
Our sympathy to all of Chris' family. We are thinking of you.
Information Systems Dept - Marvin Windows and Doors.
Janet Tangen
April 28, 2011
Dear Frank, Nancy, Kendra and Family:
It is so very hard to find the right words at a time like this. I am just so sorry.
Tom and I always loved having Chris in our home, he was such a gentle giant.
You and your family have been on my mind so often since I heard the news and it has brought back so many memories of Chris and the football years. I hope those memories will help you all get through this very difficult time.
Jon Dahlin
April 28, 2011
Coach Bergstrom:
Thank you for your time and effort coaching myself and others at Augsburg. You will be missed.
Tammy Theis
April 28, 2011
Dear Kendra,
I'm so sorry for your loss, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong and remember there are alot of your Sonic family that are here for you and think about you and the kids.
Scott Williams
April 27, 2011
Bergstrom Family,
My deepest condolences to your family as you mourn the loss of this great man. I played ball with Chris at the U of MN and always enjoyed his sense of humor and quick wit. I am grateful for having the chance to get to know him. May your family be comforted by the memories of all the great things Chris did in his life. May God bless Chris and your family during this very difficult time.
Sara Krueger
April 26, 2011
Dear Berstrom Family, losing Chris has left such a huge empty space. I am so very glad for the time as his Westcoast Gal. We had many days of California sunshine in our future. Chris will always have a special place in my heart.
Chike Ochiagha
April 26, 2011
Coach, you will be missed!
~ Chike
April 26, 2011
Dear Kendra, Charlie and Kennedy,
We are so full of sadness for all of you. It is a tremendous loss of a wonderful person and a special father for the children. Chris was always so pleasant to us and caring around everyone he met. He was so proud of his children and they will be comforted by that as they grow older. The special memories will always be there for all of you now and forever in the future.You are in our constant prayers.
Much love to you,
Nancy and Don
April 26, 2011
To the Bergstrom Family,
You have my deepest sympathies in this time of your loss.
You have my thoughts and prayers,
Anthony Burke
U Of M Football
Bonnie Schacherer
April 26, 2011
To the Bergstrom family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Chris' love of life and football will be something I will not forget. I enjoyed working with him while he was here in the Eagan office of Marvin. If I remember right, this was his first full-time job after he graduated from college and my first experience as a manager. He made my learning experience easy as he always came to work, did his job diligently, and really didn't need any “managing� from me. He left a gap here when he left to pursue his passion of football. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom, Erin & Greta Reichert
April 26, 2011
To Kendra, Charlie and Kennedy -
My heart just aches for you all. Chris was a great daddy and a wonderful partner for you, Kendra. I remember Charlie being so proud of his Augsburg tshirt and Chris just beaming with pride. May he forever be Charlie & Kennedy's hero. 8 million hugs are coming your way.
To the Bergstrom Family - I'm so sorry for your loss. May you find solace in knowing Chris is finally at peace and no longer in pain.
Theresa Henkelman
April 26, 2011
May you rest in peace Chris. Kendra, Charlie and Kennedy - you will be in our thought and prayers. May you find comfort in your happy memories and peace in the days ahead.
Jodi Veylupek
April 25, 2011
Chris,
Today at your funeral I was thinking of a way that I could say how much of an impact you have had on my life and that of others. I remember you having Winnie the Pooh decorations as a child, and I thought how fitting;
You were funny and made me laugh like Tigger,
You had the calm demeanor like Eeyore,
You were young and full of life like Roo, but caring and nuturing like Kanga,
wise like Rabbit, sweet like Pooh, but most of all, you were a good friend like Christopher Robbins.
I will love you and miss you always!
With Love!
Adam Hoffmann
April 25, 2011
I am saddened that no more young men will have the privilege to have you as a coach and mentor. Thank you for all that you did in shaping and impacting so many lives.
My deepest sympathies to the Bergstrom family.
April 25, 2011
It is hard to know what to say at a time like this. We will always remember Chris with the quiet smile. The kids getting into trouble together. My thoughts and prayer are with you always.
Love, Carol
April 25, 2011
On behalf of the entire University of Minnesota "M" Club, I would like to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of Chris Bergstrom.
George Adzick
Director, "M" Club
Michelle Pickar
April 25, 2011
I am so sorry about your loss. I remember Chris as a warm and kind man. May memories of him keep him close to your heart forever, My thoughts with your entire family. Michelle (Morin) Pickar and family
April 25, 2011
I am very saddened by the news of Chris Bergstroms passing. He was one of the most liked players that I have ever coached. He loved the game so much that he continued to coach after his playing days were finished. He was a loving father and husband. I was very proud of Chris and his accomplishments. I only wish that I could have seen him one more time before his passing. His teammates will miss him and the University has lost a great ambasador. My smypothies go out to his Mom and Dad and Kendra and the kids. Your Son, Husband and father was a great Man. He is in a peaceful place now watching over all of us.
-Gordon Shaw, Honolulu Hawaii
Lanelle Banks
April 25, 2011
Dear Frank, Nancy and family: Chris was one of the sweetest, gentlest people I have ever met. Never a negative out of his mouth - nothing bad to say about anyone.
I am so very, very sorry to hear this news. I just can't believe it! I haven't talked to you all in such a long time and yet I felt I had to contact you to let you know that you are in my prayers. Please rest and rely on the grace and mercy of God to help you face the days ahead. Surround yourselves with friends and loved ones. Remember all the lives you have touched so kindly - and remember we are all here for you if need be. My email address is [email protected]
Dan Brandt
April 25, 2011
Coach Bergy,
All I want to say is thank you for EVERYTHING that you've done for me. I will never ever forget you and all of the things you taught me. I hope you take care of business in your new home. Thanks for the memories brother. TCB
Kelly O'Connor
April 25, 2011
Frank - On behalf of myself and the HighPoint Solutions Team, please accept our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We are very saddened and sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
brad walter
April 25, 2011
When i thnk of Chris, I think of the special times we had as kids. Road tripping in the camaro, deck diving, buiding haunted houses upstairs. The sweet innocence of life. Owe to be young and free again.
I feel a sense of pride when I mention to people about my cousin. Even though we were only a couple years apart, I looked up to him like a brother. I can remember reuturning home to Olathe after spending sometime with him and the Bergstroms and staring in the mirror trying to master the crazy faces he would make that would just make me bust in laughter.
Chris will always remain that cool fun loving being that I remember.
The transformation from living to lived is part of natures beauty. Your love and kind spirit is everywhere we are now. You are in everything good and pure.
Love to everyone
stacey/brett olson
April 25, 2011
Wish we could have been there..With deepest sympathy to you the rest of the family
Stuart Schiffman
April 25, 2011
I was saddened to learn of the sudden passing of your son after being out of the country. Though words cannot speak how sorry Caryn and I are, my deepest sympathy to you and your entire family today and always. If there’s anything we can do for you, please don’t hesitate to call…
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
…stuart
Rachael Stoskopf-Nelson
April 24, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy today and always. My prayers are with you, his family.
michelle s
April 24, 2011
RIP Chris. Love and prayers to all his many family and friends.
brad heddan
April 24, 2011
I am very saddened to hear of his death. My condolences to his family
April 24, 2011
Dear Nancy and Frank,
It is with saddness and heartfelt sympathy that we wish to express to you and your family at the loss of Chris. We loved Chris, he was part of our family for 18 years. Chris was a dad who loved his children and adored his wife Kendra.
We loved him, will miss him and know that Chris is now at peace.
Sincerely,
Betty and Tom Coleman
Plymouth, MN
April 24, 2011
Dear Daddy,
Mommy, Kennedy, and I will always love you. We miss you so much. Today we sent bubbles up to Heaven for you. We know that you are with Jesus seated at his special table for Easter today. Love,
Charlie "Tuna" and "Meatball"
Jennifer Dummer
April 24, 2011
Chris, I am honored to call you my friend. I will always remember your smile, sense of humor, and gentle spirit. To the entire Bergstrom family, may God wrap his loving arms around you and give you comfort and peace.
Jennifer ~ WHS classmate
Sitiveni & Julie Mafi
April 24, 2011
On behalf of the Mafi family we extend our deepest sympathies to the Bergstrom family. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Rob and Valerie Jones
April 23, 2011
Bergstrom family,
We are so saddened to hear of Chris's passing. We have such fond memories of him which will forever be in our hearts; college, football, his laugh, his fun sense of humor and his friendship. He loved his family and we know it pains you to be apart. May your hearts be full of fond memories as well. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Mary Bergstrom
April 23, 2011
Chris may this candle burn eternally to light the path for you, we will never forget your infectious smile,unforgetable laugh,you gave tremendous love to everyone you met.We will continue to spread your love for life. We love you and greatly miss you! All our love to Frank, Nancy, Kelli, Robin, Ryan, neices, nephews. Charlie and Kennedy, the Bergstrom family will always Love you and will never forget you.
Mark Tangen
April 23, 2011
Dear Bergstrom Family...Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this diffcult time. Chris was a great person who will truly be missed. It seems like only yesterday that my father had to leave work to jump start Chris's car so he and I could get to conditioning at the U of M and avoid the wrath of Coach Yox. They are both now staring down at us from a better place...God bless you all!!
Patrick Hau
April 23, 2011
Condolences Bergstrom family and you are in our thoughts. Bergy, we will miss you brother, o-line is fine.
Andy Johnson
April 23, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Bergstrom family. Coach made a very positive impact on my life in a short amount of time.
Jennifer St. Clair
April 23, 2011
Hey, CB...I have been struggling to find the words. I will miss your kind heart, your gentle spirit, your sensitive soul; your nonjudgmental ways, your unconditional love for those you cared about; your sense of humor, that sarcasm and wit...you will be missed, my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
JP
Julie Galbus
April 23, 2011
Dearest Kendra, Charlie and Kennedy -
Words cannot even come close to expressing how sorry we are for your loss. Chris was a terrific father, loving husband and true friend to so many. You will forever see those wonderful qualities shine through those beautiful children of yours. I have so many good memories of Chris way back to our U of MN days and up through seeing him become a husband and father which was something very special to see. I will be pulling out my collection of Jock Jams CDs and playing them in honor of him with a big smile on my face! We are all here for you and let the love of your friends and family pull you though the road ahead. We will continue praying for you dear Kendra, Charlie, Kennedy and of course, Chris. Much love always, Julie, Greg and Grace
Teri Scott
April 23, 2011
Chris, your time here was all to short. I am glad that I had the chance to meet you and your family, I will miss you.
John Streefland
April 23, 2011
Very sorry for your loss Bergstrom family. Coach you taught us boys how to be men and take care of business. Bergy you will always hold a special place in all of our hearts. God Bless you and your family
April 23, 2011
Dearest Kendra, Charlie and Kennedy -
Words cannot even come close to expressing how sorry we are for your loss. Chris was a terrific father, loving husband and a true friend to so many. I know you will forever see all of his wonderful qualities shine through those beautiful children of yours. I have so many fun memories of Chris from way back to our U of MN days through seeing him become a husband and a father which was truly special. I will be pulling out my collection of Jock Jams CDs and playing them in honor of him with a big smile on my face! We are all here for you and let the love of your friends and family pull you through this time. We are praying for all of you my dear Kendra, Charlie and Kennedy and of course, Chris. Much love always, Julie, Greg and Grace
Josh Groll
April 23, 2011
Coach Bergy,
You were a truly great man who served as an inspiring role model on how to live life the right way. You were a great leader for us all, and we will always miss you.
Corey Walter
April 23, 2011
Chris, You were my role model. The cousin I looked up too when times were rough for me in school, you helped me through it. You treated me like I was your brother. Most of all you were my dear friend I love you lots and you will be deeply missed.
David Powers
April 23, 2011
Chris you were a good friend and a great brother in law. Thank for being a great uncle to my children, you always made them feel special. You will forever be remembered in our heats. You will be missed and always be loved. Nancy, Frank, Kelli, Robin, & Ryan I am so sorry for you great loss your thoughts and prayers have been with me all week. Love you all.
Paul Kirby
April 23, 2011
Bergy, you were a good man. I am so thankful that I was able to get back in touch with you recently at Augsburg. Nothing but great memories of the gentle giant. "feed the chicken" my Posse brother.
Your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kirby
David Ritter
April 23, 2011
Coach Bergy and family. I am sorry for your loss. Bergy was a caring, gentle man who demanded respect. The big guy will be missed. You are in my prayers.
David Ritter
April 23, 2011
Coach Bergy and family. I am sorry for your loss. Bergy was a caring
PETERSEN TINA
April 23, 2011
NANCY, FRANK, KELLI,ROBIN,RYAN AND FAMILY,
WORDS CAN NEVER SAY HOW SORRY WE ARE FOR YOUR LOSS. CHRIS WAS A GREAT GUY, DAD, SON, BROTHER, NEPHEW, COUSIN TO ALL OF US AND HE TRULY WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE. IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO FOR YOUR FAMILY DONT HESITATE TO CALL US.
WE LOVE YOU ALL,
BUDDY, TINA, PETERSEN AND BOYS
Lowery Smith
April 22, 2011
You were a great friend and role model for myself and a bunch of the guys at Augsburg. Thank you for the time and effort that you put into us. We will miss you.
Eileen Campbell
April 22, 2011
Nancy and Frank, I'm at a loss for words. My prayers are with you and your family. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
Ryan Shea
April 22, 2011
Coach Bergy,
You had a positive impact on a lot of young men's lives in your years at Augsburg, mine included, you will be sorely missed.
David Powers
April 22, 2011
Chris, you were a great friend and brother in law. You will forever be remembered in my heart and the hearts of my children who's live you touched. Thank you for being in our lives, you are truly missed. Frank & Nancy I am so sorry for your loss.
Kelli Powers
April 22, 2011
I miss you....You are loved....
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