Howard M. Bergh
Howard Mathias Bergh, age 86, of Monroe Center, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids.
Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. on March 6, 2021, at the Monroe Center Cemetery. Rev. John K. Stake will officiate. A luncheon to follow at the Bay Rest Resort.
Howard was born April 16, 1934, in Cashton, Wisconsin to Reuben and Marie (Lund) Bergh.
He met Donna Jefson and they later married on February 11, 1954. He had joined the National Guard and moved to Janesville to start work at General Motors in 1956 where he worked for 32 years until 1988 when he retired and moved to Monroe Center where they lived and enjoyed retirement longer than he worked. He met so many friends that meant so much to him. He helped out at Cenex in the spring for so many years. He enjoyed being in the snowmobile clubs like Monroe Center Winterpals and Jackpine Savages. He participated in many events and was a member of Roche-a-Cri Lions where he received the Melvin Jones Fellow Humanitarian award. He always enjoyed helping people and having a toddy at Bay Rest Resort and 5 O’Clock. Howard was a good-hearted man.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Donna; one brother; three sisters; one great-granddaughter, and one step-grandson.
Howard is survived by five children, Sandy (John), Sheryl (Randy), Shirley (Cory), Bruce (Gwen), and Brian; seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, four-step-great-grandchildren; sister, Ella Carne; sister-in-law, DeLaine, and many nieces and nephews. He will be loved and missed forever.
Sandys, may your father rest in peace
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed by all of us at Whiskey Acres. He was such a nice person.
So sorry for your loss my prayers for the family
Sandy, so sorry for your loss. Sending condolences your way and let you know you’re in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sandy and family, I am so truly sorry for the loss of your Dad. My deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hold all your wonderful memories deep in your heart forevermore. Hugs dear one.
Sandy, Sheryl, Shirley, Bruce and Brian, I am so very sorry to hear of Uncle Howie’s passing. He had a great smile and sense of humor and he seemed to enjoy life. Although I was not able to see him and Donna and the family often because we live so far away (California), I always sent Christmas cards and until recently Christmas letters. I talked to him on the phone in July and he sounded just like when he was young. I have very fond memories of being at the farm with all the Berghs. I think of all the Aunts and Uncles and cousins a lot. I know he is in heaven now with your Mom and all the other family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Thoughts are with all of you. Papa was a good man (as Patty called him) Always had a smile on his face. Hope he is at peace and flying high with Donna, Patty and Bruce . All great people. RIP and hugs to all of you.
Matt & Lea Mezera
Sandy, Sheryl, Shirley, Bruce and Brian- So very sorry to hear of Uncle Howie’s passing. I will always remember him as a very gentle, smiling man. May all your happy memories keep him in your hearts as I know they will.
Unfortunately, due to the Covid situation, we will not be able to attend the service but send our love to all.
Steve and Corky Severson
Uncle Howard, I will miss your smile, laugh and love of life attitude. Til we meet again.
My thoughts are with entire family.
So sorry for your loss.
Sandy.
Enjoyed taking care of your mom and dad for many years. Howard would always make me smile when he walked in Dr. Mirza’s office. I will miss them. Rest in peace.
Shirley and rest of family so sorry for your loss your dad was a very nice guy our condolences
Sandy
So sorry for your loss. He is now enjoying the company of your mom again. Cherish all your memories
From your son (Bruce), daughter-in-law(Gwen), grandson(Derek), granddaughter(Christina), great-grandson(Hunter), great-granddaughter(Leah), we love and miss you. Now you can reunite with all your loved ones, especially your yodeling wife. May you rest in peace among the hummingbirds and cardinals, until we meet again.