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Wilfred Francis Bergman

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Birth	:	16 Jul 1922 Saint Benedict, Nemaha County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	7 Sep 2015 Seneca, Nemaha County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, Saint Benedict, Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.8866997, -96.0982971
Description	:	Wilfred Francis Bergman, 93, of St. Benedict, Kansas, died on Monday, September 7, 2015 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca. Wilfred was born July 16, 1922, on the family farm west of St. Benedict, the 8th of 9 children born to Frank Joseph and Bernadine Mary (Hulsing) Bergman. He attended Cottonwood School and St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated from the eighth grade. After graduation, he helped on the family farm. In 1939, he moved with his parents to the farm on the southwest edge of St. Benedict, where he lived across the street from St. Mary’s Church for... Read More	Wilfred Francis Bergman, 93, of St. Benedict, Kansas, died on Monday, September 7, 2015 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca. Wilfred was born July 16, 1922, on the family farm west of St. Benedict, the 8th of 9 children born to Frank Joseph and Bernadine Mary (Hulsing) Bergman. He attended Cottonwood School and St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated from the eighth grade. After graduation, he helped on the family farm. In 1939, he moved with his parents to the farm on the southwest edge of St. Benedict, where he lived across the street from St. Mary’s Church for 75 years. In November 2014, he moved to Crestview Manor, Seneca, Kansas. On February 7, 1945, Wilfred married Rosella Schmitz at St. Mary’s Church, St. Benedict, Kansas. They were married 68 years at the time of Rosella’s death on October 22, 2013. Wilfred (Bill or Wilfie, as he was known) was a farmer and dairyman, as well as a school bus driver for 40 years. Some winters, he worked construction. He was a good neighbor and friend and liked helping others. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Church, St. Benedict, Kansas. In 2015, he was the longest standing member of Knights of Columbus #1769 in Seneca, Kansas. Wilfred enjoyed many activities. He especially liked deer and pheasant hunting. Fishing activities included family picnics and fishing excursions with his sons, sons-in-law and grandsons. He provided many catfish for fried catfish dinners. He looked forward to family gatherings and kept up with family activities. He was an avid KC Royals fan and loved to play cards. Wilfred liked to travel and he drove his father to Idaho several times to visit Luella Schmidt and her family. Besides his parents, Wilfred was preceded in death by his wife, Rosella; a son, Loran A. Bergman on August 18, 1979; brothers Raymond, Alfred and Arthur Bergman, and sisters Florena Schmitz, Mary Ann Schmitz, Viola Schmitz and Alma Haug. He is survived by twelve children: Karen (Albert) Rottinghaus, Elaine (Wayne) Theel, Dennis (Judy) Bergman, Rosalyn (Bill) Neary, Alice (Frank) Wietharn, Stephen (Sheril) Bergman, Frank Bergman, Gary Bergman, John (Deb) Bergman, Brenda (Marion) Haug, Mary Bergman and Brian (Amy) Bergman; 33 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Luella Schmidt. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, September 11, 2015 at 10:30 AM at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

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Wilfred Francis Bergman's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, Saint Benedict, Nemaha County, USA.
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Wilfred Francis Bergman death on 7 Sep 2015 in Seneca, Nemaha County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 39.8866997
Longitude: -96.0982971

Family Members:

Parent

Frank Joseph Bergman

(1884 - 1971)

Bernadine Mary Hulsing Bergman

(1885 - 1951)

Spouse

Rosella Augusta Schmitz Bergman

(1923 - 2013)

Siblings

Raymond Bernard Bergman

(1907 - 1996)

Alfred John Bergman

(1910 - 1917)

Florena Magdalen Bergman Schmitz

(1913 - 1993)

Arthur Lawrence Bergman

(1915 - 1986)

Mary Ann Bergman Schmitz

(1917 - 1999)

Viola Ernestine Bergman Schmitz

(1919 - 2008)

Children

Dennis Raymond Bergman

(1948 - 2019)

Loran Ambrose Bergman

(1961 - 1979)

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