Max E. Bergemann Jr.

Max E. Bergemann Jr. obituary, Milwaukee, WI

Max E. Bergemann Jr.

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Max Bergemann Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - Capitol Drive on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Max E. Bergemann, Jr. – Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the age of 91.
Loving husband of the late Shirley D. for 71 years. Cherished dad of Randy (Cheryl), Darlene "Dee Dee" (David) Olivarez, Jerri (her dog Jadda), Lori (John) Jones, and Stephanie (Richard) Gerard. Grandfather of 15 and great grandfather of 18. Brother-in-law of Casey (Beth) Fenner. Reunited in Heaven with his son Ricky Allen, his wife, his parents, brothers and sisters, grandsons and great grandson. Also loved by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
He was a devoted husband and father. Max worked in the Elmbrook School District for 42 years. He had a passion for traveling. During the summer to the cottage and on camping vacations and in winter, being a snowbird in Florida. Max and Shirley loved going to auctions and he enjoyed eating Shirley's homemade strawberry jam and being with family. He liked A&W Root Beer soda and dunking cookies in milk with the grandkids.
Gathering will be at Krause Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 3:00 – 4:45 PM. Service of Remembrance at 5:00 PM.https://rawhide.org/
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Rawhide Youth Services – New London or the American Kidney Fund.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

22

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee

9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53222

Send Flowers

Oct

22

Service

5:00 p.m.

Krause Funeral Home Milwaukee

9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53222

Send Flowers