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Patricia Bergh

1933 - 2019

Patricia Bergh obituary, 1933-2019, Hastings, MI

BORN

1933

DIED

2019

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Lauer Family Funeral Home - Wren Chapel - Hastings

1401 North Broadway

Hastings, Michigan

Patricia Bergh Obituary

Bergh, Patricia 8/17/1933 - 1/10/2019 Hastings Patricia C. Bergh, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2019 in Hastings. Originally from Grand Rapids and formerly of Freeport, Pat enjoyed a full life as a civilian teacher with the Department of Defense (DoDDS). She taught elementary children on military bases spanning the globe from Okinawa to Germany. After retirement, she settled in Freeport where she served as a board member for the Freeport District Library and volunteered as a tutor for adult literacy programs. She was an active member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings and known for her for love of reading, sweet tooth and generous nature. Pat now goes to be with those who preceded her in death: her beloved parents Carl and Alene Bergh, brother Max Bergh, sister Margaret Van Oost and nephew-in-law Thomas LaPonsie. She is survived by her sister-in-law Judith Bergh, nephew Joseph Bergh, niece Maryalene LaPonsie, great-nephews Donald, Max and Neil LaPonsie and great-nieces Madeline and Grace LaPonsie. Patricia's family will receive friends on Monday January 14, 2019 from 3-5 PM at Lauer Family Funeral Home-Wren Chapel, 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday January 15, 2019 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 325 W. Center St. in Hastings at 11:00 AM with The Rev. Linnea R.P. Stifler officiating. Honoring her wishes, cremation will follow with burial in Freeport Cemetery. Please share memories and condolences with the Patricia's family at www.lauerfh.com.

Published by Grand Rapids Press from Jan. 10 to Jan. 13, 2019.
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Pat loved teaching English As A Second Language students at Spangdahlem Elementary School in Germany. She was always helpful volunteering with the PTA, Language Arts Fair, etc. Pat had a very giving heart. May she Rest In Peace. Linda Curtis

January 11, 2019

I remember Pat for being such a kind, loving and dedicated teacher to her students.
She always was among the first to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. I enjoyed seeing her at the DoDDS reunion where we shared good memories of our times in Germany.
She will surely be missed by so many friends and family members.

Lynda Simmons

Lynda Simmons

January 11, 2019

Pat would always have to see what animal I had on my shirts when we would meet at BSF. She called me the cat lady. I will always remember her when I wear my cat shirts.

Jean Soest

January 11, 2019

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325 W. Center St., Hastings, MI 49058

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