BORN

1934

DIED

2012

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Hodges-Josberger Funeral Home

577 E. Elkcam Circle

Marco Island, Florida

Donald Bergquist Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 23, 2012.

Donald C. Bergquist, 77, of Marco Island, FL passed away Saturday, Sept. 22 with his family by his side. Don was born in Minneapolis, MN to Stanley and Margaret Bergquist. He was a veteran of the US Army and enjoyed a 35 year career with the Railroad. Don was a member of the Marco Island Country Club, the American Legion and the Marco Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Barbara; his children, Jeffrey Bergquist (Des) of Farmington, MN, Sheryl Belanus of Lake Geneva, WI and Lori Hall (D.A.), of Westfield, IN; his brother Thomas Bergquist; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 at 11:00am at Marco Lutheran Church, 525 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL, 34145. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations in Don's name to the American Cancer Society, 5020 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL 34103 or Habitat for Humanity, 11145 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34113.

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September 27, 2012

Dear Barb, Jeff, Sheryl and Lori,

Please know that we are thinking of you at this most difficult time. Thanks to the Lammer family we had the good fortune of meeting the Bergquist family many years ago. Whenever we gathered it was always a good time had by all and usually lead by Dan! Thanks for the memories Dan, we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

The Pierce Family

September 26, 2012

Dick McDonald

Don was such a great guy to be around, both at work and all the other times. Most of all, if there was a bright spot to be found in the middle of tough times, Don was it.

September 25, 2012

Barb and kids. Sheryl and I are deeply saddened and so sorry to hear of Don's passing. It appeared that my work got in the way of us staying closer after Don retired, but I often think of him and the fun times we all shared with our summer outings to various golf courses.
His name popped up many times in the industry when we spoke of the good times, the good old days, the deals made on bar napkins ,(a deal was a deal with Don....integrity first), golf, and gin rummy. We always discussed how much our IQ's went up and how much our looks improved as the evening got longer. (He and Jim can now pick up where they left off)!!!!
We will miss him, we miss you, and please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry and Sheryl Voss

September 25, 2012

Dear Barbara, Myself and Aedin were deeply shocked and grieved to hear of Don`s sudden Passing.I counted myself lucky to be one of his friends.He truely was a gentle,sincere and kindly man. We always enjoyed our Sunday morning foursomes together and will sadly miss them.Barbara, Don loved you and his Family very much and always spoke of you with pride and honour.Although your loss is great you must gain consolation from the fact that you now have strong and protective friend and advocate in Heaven. Today we attended Mass in our local Church and prayed for strength for you and for Don`s safe and happy passage to eternal life in the presence of God which he so richly deserves. Friday morning golf at "The Island" will always be "The Berquist Group" for me and his many friends.May rest in Peace. Hugh and Aedin

September 25, 2012

I am truly sorry for your loss. I know how much your dad meant to you. He was your ideal and a hand to lead you through the dark phases of life. He will always remain in your heart.
Sue Carlstedt (McHenry, IL)

September 24, 2012

Roxanne Mandujano

Sheryl and family, I know you will hear this a thousand times but I know now it is true...He will live forever in your hearts and memories.

September 24, 2012

Barb Our deepest sympathy to you and all your children. You and Don will be on my prayer list and I will also enter Don's name in our book at church. Love and God Bless, Ted & Virg

September 24, 2012

Faye Randerson

The slide show is fantastic! Always smiling and laughing is how I'll remember Uncle Dan.

September 24, 2012

To the Bergquist family....
My thoughts and prayers to each of you during this most difficult time. I will be putting family members of the Don Bergquist family on our prayer list at church. Your names Barbara, Jeff, Sheryl, and Lori will remain on that prayer list for 1 year. You will remain in our daily prayers. God bless all of you.

September 24, 2012

Donna Marcil

Sheryl & Family,
Words cannot express the sadness I feel for your loved ones loss. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but their love leaves a memory that no one can steal. Just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.

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