Photo courtesy of Feerick Funeral Home - Shorewood
Shorewood, Wisconsin
Feb 3, 1952 – Mar 28, 2016 (Age 64)
Bill Bergstrom died unexpectedly on March 28th, at the age of 64. He was born February 3, 1952. Bill is survived by his wife Kathleen, children Sam and Sarah, and brothers Thomas, Robin, and Jeffrey.
He received a Master's degree in creative writing from UW-Milwaukee. Bill worked for the Parking and Transit Department at UW-Milwaukee for 33 years. Though retired, he continued to regard his colleagues fondly.
Bill was a devoted husband and father. He was also a poet and novelist. This talent with words did not stop him delighting in terrible puns. He also told bad jokes and steadfastly refused to sing on key. For these and so many other reasons, he will be deeply missed.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, April 6th at Gesu Church, 1145 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am, with Mass celebrated at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bill's name to Gesu Church would be greatly appreciated.
Kathy, I am so sad to read of Bill's passing. I think of you both often and fondly. My deepest sympathy. I hope you are well. He truly touched my life even as a small child even after these many years. I own his books.
Liana (VanDenEng) Strehlow
Liana Strehlow
May 14, 2019 | West Bend, WI
Our sincerest condolences on such a sad loss. Bill was a great guy and a great boss. He had a wonderful sense of humor and made working less about the job and more about the people you surrounded yourself with and helped. He will be truly missed.
Sarah and Amanda Thompson
April 06, 2016 | Milwaukee, WI
Worked with Bill for many years , always in a good mood and very helpful, great guy and A huge loss
Connie Gluszcz
April 05, 2016 | Mukwonago, WI
I want to express my sympathy at your loss. I worked with Bill for many years. I had nothing but great inter action with Bill. He was always helpful, pleasant and a valued member of the Parking & Transit department. I have nothing but great memories of Bill
RON Umhoefer
April 05, 2016 | Oak Creek, WI
Our heartfelt blessings and love go out to you. We know your loss is deep for he loved being a husband, father and writer. We will deeply miss seeing Bill's smiling face and sense of humor at breakfast on Saturday mornings. Yet we know he will always be there in spirit. The greatest gift is to treasure the memories of his compassion for life.
James and Denise Mueller
April 04, 2016 | Milwaukee, WI
He was a classy guy, modest and unassuming. After retirement he continued to be missed by everybody who worked with or for him, which not all bosses can say. My deepest sympathies go out to his family.
Michael Lowrey
April 04, 2016 | Milwaukee, WI
Please accept my heartfelt condolences in the loss of Bill. Having recently losing my husband I understand the void this must leave in your lives. May the God of all comfort strengthen and encourage you during this most difficult time.
April 04, 2016
The Bergstrom's Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Bill. I will always remember Bill as a wonderful co-worker at UWM. His presence surely will be missed by all.
Lula Rockette
April 04, 2016 | Milwaukee, WI
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Lula Rockette
April 04, 2016 | Milwaukee, WI