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Robert Bergquist Obituary

Robert A. Bergquist 1940 - July 21, 2018 Rancho Santa Fe Robert A. Bergquist was born in Dewey Township, North Dakota in 1940, to Harry and Alma (Braaten) Bergquist. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota in 1960. He was also a graduate of Harvard Law School and, before that, earned a Master of Arts degree from the University of Michigan, where he studied under a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship. He was a retired partner in the New York City law firm of Shearman & Sterling, specializing in corporate tax and international tax matters. He practiced law for more than 40 years and served in Cleveland, Ohio; New York City; Paris, France; and Washington D.C. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Dr. Kaaren (Nyhus) Bergquist, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, and their sons: Erick, and Leif Bergquist (Eleanor) and grandchildren: Haakon, Stella, Bowman, and August. Services will be private.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jul. 30, 2018.

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BerrnieBerntson

July 24, 2021

Great friend from rural Northdakotaand UND roomate

Kristi Gordon

June 13, 2019

Kacys loss of her grandfather is A loss with which we are familiar... all our love to the family.

Ronnie Tucker

March 5, 2019

Bob gave his sound advice to Finnpap, to the board of The Madden Corporation and to me personally. He was the consummate gentleman. My sincere belated condolences.

Lyle Eide

February 4, 2019

Bob was a classmate in Norwegian classes at UND. We also sang together with the Varsity Bards. He was a bright and caring individual. It was good to read the names of his children . . . good Norwegian that he was!

Bernie Berntson

August 6, 2018

I grew up near Bob and also was a roommateofhis at UND so sorry fo OUR loss

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