Gerhard "Gary" Bergeson

Gerhard "Gary" Bergeson obituary

Gerhard "Gary" Bergeson

Gerhard Bergeson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 21, 2011.
Bergeson, Gerhard "Gary" of Chanhassen, formerly of Bloomington, age 63. Beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, was called home suddenly by his Savior on August 18, 2011. Preceded in death by father, Gordon. Survived by loving wife of 43 years, Sallie; son, Cristopher; daughter, Connie (Bill) DeMars; grandchildren, Makenzi, Ashley, Adrian, and Billy J.; mother, Rudella; sisters, Margo Olson, Gloria Green, Marnie (Bill) Simpson; brother Scott (Kathy) Bergeson; and many other family and friends. Gary was a dedicated MNDOT employee for 45 years. He will be dearly missed. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Shorewood, MN. Funeral service 2:00 PM Thursday, Aug. 25 at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church West Campus, 7150 Rolling Acres Rd., Victoria, MN. Visitation 1 hour prior to service Thursday at church and also 5-7 PM Wednesday, August 24 at: Washburn-McReavy Eden Prairie Chapel 952-975-0400 7625 Mitchell Road (1 blk N. of Hwy 5)

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September 8, 2011

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August 25, 2011

Ardis and Ron posted to the memorial.

August 24, 2011

Gene Brown posted to the memorial.

September 8, 2011

"To Cris and the entire Bergeson Family - My sincerest condolences to all of you. Having lost my Dad nearly 10 years ago at only 56 I can certainly appreciate the heartache you must all be going thru. Always hard to find the right words, but I hope you will find peace in knowing he is in Heaven and looking down upon all of you with all his love. My prayers to you all." Todd Franck (Hudson, WI)

Ardis and Ron

August 25, 2011

Dear Sallie and Family,

Our heart goes out to you all at this time of sadness. We always enjoyed Gary's visits, family get-togethers, warm smile and caring personality. He was a loving brother-in-law and will be missed dearly. Hold on to the great memories! May he rest in peace ~

Love you always,

Gene Brown

August 24, 2011

Dear Sallie and your family,
I am so glad I had the opportunity to have meet you and Gary and be with him at our grandson Adrian's parties. I enjoyed being around him. We will all miss Grampa "B" in our lives. I am sorry I will not be able to come up to visit you all at this time, but my heart and thoughts will certainly be with you. God bless you all.

Roma Brown

August 23, 2011

Dear Sallie, Connie and Cristopher,
Im so glad that I had the opportunity to know Gary and to see the love that your family shared with each other as well as others. I always loved Gary's dry sence of humor and his fishing stories. God is watching over all of you now at this time of saddness. If ever you need anything please don't hesitate to call. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hold on to each other and all of your wonderful memories. Love to you all

Matt Anderson

August 23, 2011

To the Bergeson Family-

My condolences to you all for your loss. I know Gary will be greatly missed as a husband, father, grandfather, co-worker and friend to many. Take comfort in the memories you shared with him.

Michaela Masser

August 23, 2011

Connie my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God be with you holding your hands during this very hard time. Michaela Masser

Joani Nilan

August 23, 2011

Dear Bergeson Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Gary and he was a wonderful man. His warm smile and personality will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the Lord comfort you and hold you. May His peace fill you with the knowledge that one day you will all be together again.

Joani Nilan
MN/DOT

August 23, 2011

Dear Sallie and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss; we always enjoyed seeing Gary and you at family events. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Curtis and Carol Sturm

Vance Desens

August 23, 2011

I remember working with Gary way back in the France Ave Shop. Always ready to go & get her done. Good man to work with. And always with a smile. Gonna miss you partner.

Shannon&Jeremy Elliott

August 22, 2011

A smile and a wink was all it took for you to light up a room. We will miss you Uncle Gary. Love, Shannon, Jeremy ,Jake and Shawn

Kristine Worner

August 22, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Sallie. May God bless you with the guidance you need and so greatly deserve, now and in the future. I enjoyed working for Gary, I wish I could have learned more from working with him longer. God bless!

Tammy Riemer

August 22, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Gary's passing he was still so young. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Kellie Thom

August 22, 2011

My heart goes out to you and your family. Gary was a wonderful person to work with.

Tim Murphy

August 22, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Gary will be greatly missed at work, as a friend and a boss.

Troy Bonin

August 22, 2011

My deepest sympathy is with you and your family through this tough time. Gary was a great mentor and person. May he rest in peace

Patty Pappenfus

August 22, 2011

My thoughts are prayers are with all of you. I am so sorry about your loss.

Brian and Rene Duffee

August 22, 2011

Gary, "Thanks for all of the great memories" May you rest now peacefully.

Ismael Maldonado

August 22, 2011

I'm very sorry for your loss. Gary was a great boss and a great person and I'll never forget him. Rest in Peace 230.

Daniel Montbriand

August 22, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Julie Libonate

August 22, 2011

Sallie & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss! Gary was really a great person to work with and he will be missed immensely!
Blessings,

Lynea Pille

August 22, 2011

My deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Gary will be missed.

August 21, 2011

Dear Sallie and Family,
May you feel God' s grace and love upon your life during this time of loss and transition. I always enjoyed Gary's friendly wave and nod of his head as he drove past our house heading for home.Our Love and Prayers are with all of you.Cindy &Bob Egelston(Chanhassen,MN)

August 21, 2011

Thinking of you all.

Becky (Brasket) Leahy

August 21, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss... You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jeff Conkling

August 21, 2011

Sallie , I am so very sorry for your loss. Gary was a wonderful person. I enjoyed the talks we would have when we were neighbors. You and your family are in my prayers.

August 21, 2011

I will miss you so much daddy! You have been a part of my everyday life. I look for you to come speeding down my street. I promise I will take care of mom. Love you so much! Connie

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