Donald H. "Don" Berghman

Donald H. Berghman, 80 of Alpharetta, Georgia passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Northside Hospital – Duluth, Georgia. Born November 17, 1942 in Chicago. Illinois to George and Constance (Howard) Berghman. Donald proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After his time in the military he would go on to Medical School and begin pursuing a career as a Physician. He eventually
found his passion in Psychiatry where he specialized in Child & Adolecent Psychiatry. For over a decade he would have several private practices in south Florida before taking a job with the Department of Defense at a military hospital in Fort Stewart, GA. He served for years as Chief of Mental Health before taking the same position at Fort Belvior, VA. After retiring from his federal position he took an independent contract at the same hospital where he took on a new role serving for over 5 years as an Addiction Medicine Specialist working specifically with veterans that were suffering from severe PTSD.

For hobbies he enjoyed watching and attending sporting events, especially the teams of his beloved alma mater the University of Florida, where he lettered in Track & Field. In his 50s he rekindled a love of bowling he had from his younger years and would become a member of the Senior PBA Tour. He was also an enormous music fan who loved going to concerts with family and friends. He was an avid reader and enjoyed watching history documentaries, TV shows, and movies.

Funeral services with Military Honors will be held on at 1:00 pm, Friday, August 11, 2023 at Forest Meadows Mausoleum Chapel; 4100 NW 39th Avenue Gainesville. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services, entombment will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project: http:/www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate