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Robert Bergstrom Obituary
Robert G. Bergstrom, Neenah, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2013. He bravely fought pancreatic cancer for four years.
Robert was born in Marinette, WI, on November 6, 1944, the son of the late George and Evelyn Bergstrom. He grew up in Menominee, MI, and was happy to be a Yooper. He worked at WAGN radio in Menominee and had joined the Naval Reserve serving his navy time in Norfolk, VA. Bob married Ardyth Tulip on June 29, 1968.
After graduating Magna Cum Laude from UWGB in Green Bay, he worked at WISN radio in Milwaukee. The family moved to Neenah where Bob began working for the Fox Valley Water Quality Planning Agency, then Marathon Engineers and Architects, Raytheon and Winsert.
Bob was a sportsman and enjoyed fishing, duck and deer hunting, sporting clays and boating on Lake Winnebago. He and Ardyth also enjoyed traveling through the United States and Europe, but Grandpa Bob's greatest joys were his grandsons.
Bob is survived by his wife, Ardyth; sons: Jason (Leah) and Steven (Shannon). He is also survived by three grandsons: Dane, Cole, and Tyce, and another grandchild to be born February 2014. He leaves behind two sisters: Barbara (John) Hartz; and Betty (Tom) Ennis; and a brother-in-law, Dr. Richard (Ann) Tulip.
The visitation for Bob will be from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home, with a brief service to follow.
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205 W. Doty Ave.
Neenah 722-7151
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Bergstrom
Becky Ennis
March 14, 2014
It's so touching to read and learn more about Uncle Bob from each of these posts. Words from all over the country. They make my memories even more colorful. Love to you all!
W. P. Snow
February 12, 2014
My sincere condolences for your loss Ardie.
John Lasswell
August 2, 2013
I just wanted to drop a note of condolence. Bob was a great guy and I enjoyed working with him. I am sorry that I did not hear about his illness until just a few days ago.
August 1, 2013
Ardie: May you and your family find comfort knowing Bob is now at peace and watching over all of you. Sorry I was unable to attend the service. Warmly, Elisabeth
August 1, 2013
Our condolences to the Bergstrom family. We lived across the street from Bobby. I was a few years youger than he but played together often. I recall riding in his cars and the time he worked for WAGN radio. He will be remembered well
Joe Fournier and family
August 1, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Mark and Jessica Bogan & Family
John Danner
July 31, 2013
Ardyth and family. I am thinking of you this day. I hope you will take comfort in the following, which has helped me as well: "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal."
Tom Gosling
July 31, 2013
Dear Bergstrom's:
I was sorry to hear about Bob's passing, and his four-year bout with pancreatic cancer. Know that my thoughts are with you as you celebrate all the great contributions Bob made to his family and society. Although I was a few years older, I grew up with Bob asI lived right across the street. It was quite common that we would play all day, and a few hours after supper with our neighborhood gang of kids--including Bob and Betty ( Barbara was a little older than us). We shared a lot of good times together that I will always remember. Please pass my condolences on to all the family members, and know that Bob's contributions to all will live on for a long time to come. With deep sympathy, Tom Gosling
Joyce & Stan Bergstrin
July 31, 2013
Ardyth, Jason and Steven,
God bless you all in the loss of Robert. I remember his visit early one morning while we had a cup of coffee before every one got up. He enjoyed a cup of Texas coffee and visit about the North Land and hunting. So thankful you made the trip and we got to meet you. I'll miss his emails. He was so much like Stan and guess it was the Bergstrom's way so thought full and easy to talk too. Love, Joyce & Stan Bergstrom.
Marguerite
July 31, 2013
Ardie,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Know you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Patricia Santana
July 31, 2013
My deepest sympathy to you all during this heartbreaking time. Time will make this better and you will be able to take comfort in your memories of Bob and know that he will never be forgotten.
Diane Voigt
July 30, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss, you will be in my prayers and God will give you strength to get through this. Your old friend Diane Zebuhr Voigt.
Brenda
July 30, 2013
Know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss bob as he held a special spot in all,our hearts treating him for so many years. Take comfort in knowing he adored his children and grandchildren. He brought in pictures many times of his sons wedding the last year to share with us. He was so proud of you all. Brenda Dr Phillips office
July 30, 2013
Our world has lost a wonderfully funny man! I'm sure he will give God as much pleasure. I really enjoyed working with Bob at Marathon. You will have so many good memories.
Audrey Malley
Chris (Banach) Vavrunek
July 30, 2013
Deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather, and best friend. John Nason (Class of 1962) passed this information on to other classmates. My memories of Bob include sitting at a double-desk with him in Mr. Chambers' Biology class at Menominee High School -- we shared a microscope! And I remember visiting with him at the radio station when he worked for WAGN Radio in Menominee when we actually could request music. Fond memories, all. Makes me really sad to learn of classmates that have passed on. We like to think we'll last forever. I hope you find comfort with friends, family and memories that surround you during this time of loss.
Todd and Laura Peterson
July 30, 2013
Please accept our prayers. I will always remember the days we spent in the woods, on the ice, or in the restaurant afterwards. He enjoyed living his way. May the Lord's peace be with you in the coming days. God bless you all.
Penny Edwards
July 30, 2013
Ardyth, Jason and Steven,
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this sad time.
Penny Edwards
July 30, 2013
Ardyth, Jason and Steven, I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this sad time.
Penny Edwards
July 30, 2013
Ardyth, Jason and Steven, I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this sad time.
Randall Sigl
July 30, 2013
I will miss the good times shooting with Robert. May he rest in peace and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
July 30, 2013
Please accept my condolences. May you be comforted by our Heavenly Father's words at Isaiah 65:17,22-24.
Trude Jacobs
July 30, 2013
Sometimes words just don't work. So all of you, please soak in all the love that surrounds you during this heavy heavy time! You are loved by many and held in the palm of the Good Lord's hands. HUGS...
Brad Miller
July 30, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Bergstrom family.
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