Gregory Aldo Bergman

Gregory Aldo Bergman, age 81, of Quincy, died February 20, 2026, at Blessing Hospital. He was born August 16, 1944, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Lester and Alma Judy (Gregory) Bergman.

Greg was a graduate of Christian Brothers High School. Following graduation, he worked at the family business, Bergman Nursery before serving honorably in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1968 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CVA-64) during a Western Pacific deployment in the early years of the Vietnam era.

After returning home, Greg devoted more than 30 years to education at Liberty School in Liberty, Illinois, where he taught English, social studies, and history. Even after retiring from teaching, he continued to serve as a substitute for many more years in area schools.

An avid outdoorsman, Greg enjoyed hunting, fishing, searching for arrowheads, four-wheeling, and riding his motorcycle in his signature bib overalls. He took great pride in tending his garden, canning produce he grew, baking homemade bread, and sharing it all with family and friends. Greg was an active member of the Crossing Church and was a lifelong member of the NRA.

Greg is survived by his wife, Judy Ann Bergman (Schullian); his son, William Curtis Bergman and wife Casey Bergman, both of Quincy; his daughter, Sara Ann Underwood (Bergman) and son-in-law Keith Allen Underwood of Springfield, Illinois; his beloved granddaughters, Rebecca Ann Jones of Westminster, Maryland, and Olivia Lauren Jones of Springfield, Illinois; his siblings, Stephen Bergman and wife Lonna of Carthage, Illinois; Theresa Bergman of Estman, Georgia; Mark Bergman and wife Donna; and Mike Bergman and wife Karen, all of Quincy; and sisters-in-law Mary Gramke, Ann Shaffer, and Beth Schullian.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three nieces, two nephews, and four brothers-in-law.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Friends and family are invited to an inurnment on March 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery. Service arrangements are with Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to The Crossing Camp, a program for children and teens focusing on community, teamwork, and Christian faith-based activities at The Crossing Church, Quincy.