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2016

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William Bergstrom Obituary

Name: Visitation for William Bergstrom
Start: 2016-04-06T14:00:00.000Z
Location: Gesu Church

Bergstrom, William Stanley "Bill" Bill Bergstrom died unexpectedly on March 28, 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 6 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.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 3, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for William Bergstrom

Sponsored by Feerick Funeral Home - Shorewood.

12 Entries

Liana Strehlow

May 14, 2019

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

Sarah and Amanda Thompson

April 6, 2016

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.

Connie Gluszcz

April 5, 2016

Worked with Bill for many years , always in a good mood and very helpful, great guy and A huge loss

RON Umhoefer

April 5, 2016

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

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James and Denise Mueller

April 4, 2016

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.

Michael Lowrey

April 4, 2016

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.

April 4, 2016

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.

Lula Rockette

April 4, 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.

April 4, 2016

Bill will be deeply missed. He was the best boss and a great person. I will always remember his sense of humor and caring personality. My prayers and thoughts go out to Kathy, Sam and Sarah. He always spoke so highly of his family and loved them deeply. Rest in peace Bill

Jackie Wittkowske

Bill parking the car at UWM Open House, 2006

C.Kay Hinchliffe

April 3, 2016

Bill was one in a million (at least). He was a super boss and a great friend.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and other friends at this time.

Sue Cascio

April 2, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. God's blessings to you and your family during your time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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