Martin J. Bergin

My condolences to the family. I just saw this in June 2023. My name is Teresa Shearmire, I worked for The Leather Factory in Springfield, MO years back and sold leather to Martin. He was one of my favorite people to talk to. I'm glad to have known him, even for a brief moment in time.

So sad to hear of Martins passing. I feel honored to have had the chance to meet him and have him work on my saddles. He was truly the best!

Deepest sympathies to the Bergin family, Martin was definitely one of a kind, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Martin Bergin told stories during several of the St. Louis Storytelling Festivals. He was not only a fascinating man but the consummate gentlemen who showed so much kindness and respect to everyone. It was a privilege to know him and to hear his stories.

It's been my fortune, honor and privilege to have known Mr. Martin (Boomer) Bergin for the past 15 years!
He's been a mentor, promoter and very special friend to say the least.
He has taught me how to have a better understanding of the Cowboy and Custom leather business simply through our conversations.
We've laughed, jawed and even showed our compassionate side when life seems harsh or sad.
This guy has done so many things in his life it's hard to fathom!
But what stands out most for me in anything and everything Martin has done, he does humbly!
Rest in peace, my friend, as you join Maureen again at the gates of heaven!

Deepest sympathies to Martin's family and close friends. What a fella he was and I have always felt privileged to have known him. He will be greatly missed. Montana Kay

My condolences to Martin's family.
Phyllis Osborne is my Mother in Law.
My heart weeps for her. Martin was her Rock for years. I didn't realize what an amazing and many talented man he was. I just know he was kind and made Phyllis happy.
Richard Hartman

Abby. I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'm praying for you and your family! Sending you hugs!

We’re gonna miss you

I've been a part of his family since grade school, he taught me how to make my first pot of coffee, as a kid if you were visiting at the house he would call you into his shop, chat for a while and tell you to refill his cup of coffee and I LOVED IT, you had to make sure there was always a fresh pot of coffee going. Theresa was my best friend growing up so his home and family were my second home growing up, I have MANY fond memories being a part of his family. He was a cowboy through and through told us stories about cattle drives, bull riding, rodeos and taught me leatherwork in 4H.

Dear family,

Martin was a wonderful neighbor from day 1 to my daughter and husband and I know they will miss him. The people they bought the house from had turned off the electric and gas on their move in day and failed to tell anyone they were doing that and it was freezing outside. This sweet kind-hearted man found out what was going on and he wouldn't stand for it so ran extension cords from his house to theirs so we could have light and some space heaters to move them in.

Rest easy Martin and thank you for touching our lives.

Good bye my friend, rest in peace, someday we will see each other at the bull pen and choose our bulls.

Martin was a great guy (cowboy) to the last.
It was my privilege to know him, and to be able to talk with him.
His cowboy appearance gave people the wrong understanding of him. He was a real live hero and roll model to manny.
May he rest in peace.
Jim Herron
Retired chief of police
Overland Missouri