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David Bergmann Obituary
David C. Bergmann passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Preceded in death by his mother Dorothy Dowell Bergmann and father Ralph Haskell Bergmann, David is survived by his wife, Linda Patton Bergmann; children, Ren Bergmann and Zarah Bergmann (Adam Boehm); sisters, Naomi Tessmer and Barbara Bergmann; and brother, Gerald Bergmann; stepmother, Patricia Williams; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends! Family asks you to join them to celebrate David at Barleys, 467 N. High Street on September 24 at 2pm. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic masks will be required and social distancing must be observed. In lieu of flowers family would like donations made to FeedingAmerica.org.
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Toby J Powell
September 15, 2024
Dave was a fabulous and kind mensch. I knew him at Justin Morrill College MSU.
Ryan Lippe
September 30, 2020
David was a passionate advocate who always had the residential consumer in mind. He was admired greatly by everyone who learned from him about law and the regulatory world. My deepest condolences to his family - David was so loyal to his clients and coworkers throughout his dedicated career - we will all miss him!
Janine Migden-Ostrander
September 28, 2020
David and I have worked together on and off spanning 40 years. I appreciated his good humor, intelligence and his support. He was passionate about his work and deeply respected for all that he did representing consumers on telephone issues and consumer complaints. None surpassed Dave in his knowledge and work on creating a fair telecommunication system on a local and national level and ensuring that all customers had universal service. He was a champion and we have all lost a giant. My sincere sympathy to Linda, Zarah and Ren.
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Mike Tessmer
September 28, 2020
Dear Linda, Ren and Zarah,
I was sincerely saddened to learn about Daves’s passing. Life just never ends dealing changes and unexpected losses. I’m really, really sorry.
After all these years I’ve missed your family and friendship. I have not forgotten any of you.
May you have strength and love going forward.
My sincere best to you,
Mike Tessmer
Toby Powell
September 26, 2020
I was in Justin Morrill College with David. He was brilliant, honest, kind and deeply humorous: a Mensch!!
Craig Glazer
September 25, 2020
I first met David when I started my career in public utility regulation back in the 1970's. I remember him as extremely dedicated, thoughtful, passionate in his beliefs and always of good cheer.
Craig Glazer
Former Chairman
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Mike Plemmons
September 22, 2020
Working with Dave at Consumers' Counsel was a joy. Each time I got to work with him made the day brighter. I will miss his humor and will toast a beer in his honor.
Laura Galleger
September 22, 2020
I really enjoyed working with David at OCC. He was brilliant, hard-working and kind. I loved his sense of humor. He will be sorely missed by so many. Prayers for comfort and strength to his family and friends.
Joseph Rogers
September 22, 2020
A great loss for Ohio public utility ratepayers, for whom he worked tirelessly for almost 30 years
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