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1922
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2020
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Waldemar Bergen Obituary
Waldemar Bergen, MD, August 27, 1922 – August 20, 2020. Waldemar Bergen, 97, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Upper Arlington, Ohio, and Hyannis, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on August 20, 2020. Born in Marijampole, Lithuania, he completed medical school in Frankfurt, Germany before immigrating to the United States. He joined the Columbus Medical Center (now known as Columbus Arthritis Center) in 1958 after completing two years of active service as a doctor at the Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia during the Korean War. He served as a president of the Columbus Medical Research Foundation which was founded in 1957. He was also a Board member of the Arthritis Foundation of Central Ohio. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Felicija, sister Halina, brother Henry, and wife, Elena (Kuprevicius) of 50 years. Survived by son, Michael (Leslie); and daughter, Edina (Fitzpatrick); grandchildren, Michelle, Amy, Joe (Isabel), Andrea (Patrick), Nick, and Sean; and three great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Josie, and Annie. A private interment will be held at a later date at Union Cemetery in Columbus, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation of Central Ohio. https://www.arthritis.org/. Toale Brothers Funeral Homes, Gulf Gate Chapel, Sarasota, FL 34231.
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Joni von Voigt
October 5, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful man and physician.
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David Lambert, M.D.
September 8, 2020
As a young doctor in training at Mt. Carmel West in Columbus, I worked under Dr. Bergen. He was a real gentleman and a fine role model as a physician. I am glad he had a long life and I hope he enjoyed all of his many years.
Pete Barnhart
September 5, 2020
Wally - Your friends and neighbors in the Pompano Building on Siesta Key will miss your smile, your stories, and your presence in the weeks, months, and years to come. You are a true gentleman.
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