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Dr. Charles M. Bergschneider
1935 - 2015
Charles Bergschneider Obituary
Charles M. Bergschneider of Rancho Mirage, Calif. passed away on November 13, 2015. He was the spouse of Richard John Althoff, who survives him. Chuck was born in Chicago, Ill. in 1935. He received his B.S. Degree from Marquette University and received his Medical Doctor Degree in 1961 from Marquette Medical School. Chuck served as Chief of Staff and Chief of Medicine at Pioneer Hospital in Artesia, Calif. Chuck and John moved to Palm Springs, Calif. Subsequently they moved to The Springs Country Club in Rancho Mirage, where Chuck served on the Homeowner's board as well as its president. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Aids Assistance Program in Palm Springs. Chuck maintained a life-long interest in history, politics, and art. In addition, he and John enjoyed travel in many areas of Europe. Chuck and John were excellent hosts and always enjoyed having their family and friends around them. Chuck will be remembered for his wit, his well-reasoned but strong opinions, his gentleness and kindness to all who knew him, and for his thoughtfulness regarding the less fortunate. The family thanks Dr. David Ko and the entire staff of the Eisenhower Medical Center ICU for their expert professional, sensitive, and kindly care of Chuck in his last days. Survivors include Chuck's spouse of 43 years, Richard John Althoff; sons, Charles M. Bergschneider Jr. of Scottsdale, Ariz. and William C. Bergschneider and his wife, Carla Polkinhorn of Pasadena, Calif; two sisters, Caroline Ferber and her husband, Wayne, of Simi Valley, Calif., and Elizabeth Bergschneider of Camarillo, Calif. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be sent to either the FIND Food Bank or to Martha's Village Kitchen or to the USO.
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Dick Taylor
November 9, 2019
Charles was a really good guy and a close friend! I think of him and remember good times with John, Charles, Guy and me. Sending love to his family and friends!♥
Bob Seale
November 18, 2015
My deepest sympathy to John, Billy and Chuck Jr.
I am with you in thought and prayer at this time.
I will always remember all the wonderful times
we shared together. I will miss Chuck too.
Love,
Bob Seale
December 23, 2015
I remember Charles as ahard worker and good friend.
Ray F. Driscoll '53
Frank A Culver
December 17, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Salpointe Catholic High School
December 14, 2015
The Salpointe Catholic High School community extends deepest sympathy to Dr. Bergschneider's family and friends. You are in our prayers at this difficult time.
Steinar Johansen
November 24, 2015
I am saddened to hear of Chuck's demise and offer my sincerest condolences to you John and to his family.
Bob Bernat
November 19, 2015
I am saddened to hear of Chuck's demise and offer my sincerest condolences to his family and to John. I will always remember the wonderful dinner parties Ken and I were fortunate to have enjoyed with you.
November 19, 2015
I'm very saddened to learn of the passing of Chuck, he was a very good man and a friend for a number of years. My deepest sympathy to John and Chuck's family. With love, Dick Taylor
JF
November 19, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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