William Leif Bergstrom Neenah, Wisconsin Obituary

William Leif Bergstrom

William L. Bergstrom, "Bill" 58, Neenah, passed away unexpectedly in Canada of a heart attack on Saturday, June 9, 2012. He was born November 5, 1953, in Neenah, son of Dedric and Jane (Gibson) Bergstrom. Bill married Mary Wiese, March 3, 1979, in Neenah. He was a seasoned salesperson with Great Northern Corporation in Appleton and earned a very dependable reputation being committed to service and providing value. He was also a long term active supporter of the Boys and Girls Brigade, Ducks Unlimited, St. Margaret Mary Parish, Twin City Catholic Educational System and loved this community at large. Bill enjoyed spending time with loved ones. He was a very proud son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. He put his family ahead of everyone and everything. Not a single day went by in Bill's life where his family wasn't his first priority. He also had a growing friend base that cared for him so deeply. His constant smile, strong compassion, endless generosity, and wonderful personality will be truly missed. Bill is survived by his wife, Mary (Wiese); his daughter, Wendy (Alex) Noskowiak; his sons: Andy (Lyndsey) Bergstrom and Leif Bergstrom and his granddaughter, Faith Marie Bergstrom. He is also survived by his brothers and sister: Dedric Waldemar "Wally" III (Marshelle) Bergstrom, John F. (Dianne) Bergstrom, Richard A. (Jennifer) Bergstrom and Jennifer Mary (Tom) Sitter; his sisters- and brother-in-law: Cindi (Rick) Zimmerman, Amy (Bruce) Thomas and Tom (Cathy) Krock. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his mother and father-in-law, Myra and Fred Wiese and sister-in-law, Pam Krock. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 15, 2012, at St. Margaret Mary Church, 620 Division Street, Neenah with Fr. Michael L. Ingold officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 P.M. Thursday at the Kessler Funeral Home, 304 S. Commercial Street, Neenah. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established at the Community Foundation of the Fox Valley Region in the name of William L. Bergstrom. Bill's family would like to thank everyone for their support. Service Information A service summary is not available
November 5, 1953 - June 9, 201211/05/195306/09/2012
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Kessler Funeral Home
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chuck wismer
June 14, 2012
Mary & Family , Can only imagine how hard it is for all of you with such a huge loss. Billy was one of those really good guys that was a friend to everyone he touch and helped in so many ways. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most dif... Continue Reading
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Tom Erickson
June 14, 2012
On behalf of your friends at M&IBMO Harris Bank, we offer our sincere condolences on your loss. A memorial contribution will be made in Bill's name. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Kelly Drawenek
June 13, 2012
Our family is very sorry for your loss and our hearts go out to you all in this time of need.
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Larry & Sandy Schroeder
June 12, 2012
Our Love to all of you. Bill was the greatest man,always that huge smile, and so much fun...We will miss him forever... Love and Prayers, Larry & Sandy Schroeder
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Kelly Retzlaff - Swoger
June 12, 2012
My deepest sympathies to the entire Bergstrom Family. Bill will be sorely missed by all of us.