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Bill Bergesch Obituary
The Yankees say Bergesch died Tuesday at a retirement home in Connecticut.
Bergesch served as the Reds' GM from 1984-87. Some of the players he acquired helped Cincinnati win the World Series in 1990.
Bergesch, a St. Louis native, also held several jobs in a couple of stints with the Yankees, beginning as the traveling secretary and stadium manager in 1964.
He is survived by his son, Robert, of Yarmouth, Maine, daughter, Susan Shanks, of Connecticut, and five grandchildren.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
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Shirley Young
April 25, 2012
Bob, your Dad was a very loving and compassionate man, and my very good friend. At the height of my career he mentored me. You may recall my visit to his home in Westchester with my children and Charles V. Drew, Senior law Clerk Applelate Div. Supreme Court, NY to see the sailboat race and his treasure room. My deepest condelences to you and your sister.
Glenn Siler
May 30, 2011
Susan - So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Though I didn't know him well, he was so nice to invite us to Kansas City (when we lived in St. Louis) many years ago to see a ballgame. Hope you are doing well. Again, I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.
Rick Blechta
May 17, 2011
Condolences from Vicki and me to Sue and Bob. I remember your dad very fondly. The summer after my dad died, he took me to a Yankees game where I got to meet a several of my baseball heroes. It was a very gracious gesture on his part and meant a lot to me.
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judith lee
May 14, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
A Robinson
May 14, 2011
Please accept my sympathy for your loss. May all find comfort in the wonderful promise: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more. Neither mourning, nor outcry nor pain be anymore, the former things have passed away."
May 14, 2011
was very sad to learn of the news,prayers go out to bobby and susie.brad hill omaha
May 14, 2011
May the God of all comfort be with the Bergesch family at this time of grief and the words at 2COR.1;3,4 be of encouragement to family and friends.
May 13, 2011
"My thoughts and prayers are with the Bergesch Family in their time of grief. At times like these, 'God can give us "power beyond what is normal," so we can keep going from one day to the next. (2 Cor. 4:7)
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howdy wright
May 12, 2011
thank you for the dedication to my favorite sport, may you enjoy eternity as much as you enjoyed life. bless you
Emayna Laguna
May 12, 2011
My sincerest condolences to the Bergesch Family.
We can certainly be assured that Jehovah is willing and able to assist us when we are afflicted with distresses. “God is for us a refuge and strength, a help that is readily to be found during distresses.” (Ps46:1)
Thomas D
May 12, 2011
I admired Bill's work with the Reds. RIP my friend
PearlLopez Delgado
May 12, 2011
Our Family sends
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Rest in peace~Bill~
R Golay
May 12, 2011
To the the family of Bill Bergesch - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that Bill will be missed by many.
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