John F. (Jack) Bergman, of Rhinelander, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, January 15, 2012 after a brief illness of esophageal cancer. Jack was born in Wausau, WI on March 10, 1936 to Walter and Edith (Sandbohm) Bergman. He moved to Rhinelander at an early age and graduated from Rhinelander High School on 1954. He attended the University of Wisconsin/Madison. Shortly after Jack and Sandra Reid were married in 1958, he was drafted into the peacetime army and was stationed in Honolulu Hawaii until late 1960. During his army service, he attended the University of Hawaii and it was there that Jack and Sandy welcomed their first child, Stephanie Jean Mary into their family. Sally Anne and Andrew John were born after their return to Rhinelander where Jack resumed his career at Rhinelander Paper Company. Starting as a summer helper on the roll floor, taking classes and working hard to better himself, Jack filled various positions in both the Rhinelander pulp and paper mills. He retires in 1998 as Order and Production Manager. Jack was a loyal and dedicated employee and proud to be a member of the Wausau Paper Mill family.
Jack is survived by his wife Sandra and two daughters: Stephanie (Steve) Adams of Ormond Beach Florida and Sally Anne (Tom) MacGillis of Wauwatosa WI and his only son and best friend, Andy (Judy Zickuhr) of Mequon, WI. Jack is survived by three grandchildren: Sean, Elle and Scott MacGillis and two step grandchildren: Chris and Stephanie Nicole. He is also survived by one sister Patricia (Dr. Tom) Stengl of Bismarck ND and several nieces and nephews including Lori Ann Nelson and Tom (Sandy) Nelson of Rhinelander. Music, both classical and folk, was an important part of Jack's life.
A memorial has been established in Jack Bergman's name for ArtStart Inc, a Rhinelander area community art and culture center. A celebration of Jack's life will be Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Hildebrand Russ Funeral Home from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Rhinelander's Hildebrand-Russ Funeral Home, 715-365-4343 is assisting the family with arrangements. All are invited to sign Jack's guestbook at hildebrandfh.com.
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January 22, 2012
Barb & Jack Bergman
Sandy & Family,
Let your family and friends surround you with warm thoughts and treasured moments. Thinking of you and extending heartfelt sympathy.
January 19, 2012
Stephanie ...forever will your dad remain in your heart & memories, through laughter & song will his spirit carry on. May Peace find its way in your heart.
Mike & Pam Johnson
Marengo,Iowa
January 19, 2012
The Thompson's
Dear Andy, Judy and the Bergman family,
We are sincerely with you in spirit as you celebrate the life of one you love. We never met Jack, but we do know how kind and unselfish Andy is and apples do not fall too far from the tree. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we ask God to grant you his grace, blessings and peace always.
Love,
Terry, Dawn and Jacob
January 19, 2012
David Macdonald
Sandy, Stephanie, Sally and Andy, it was so sad to hear about Jack, my deepest condolences. I have such good memories growing up on Dahl St with you as our neighbors, we sure had fun! Jack was great, he was supportive, fun, non-judgemental; a mentor and a friend. I will always remember him.
January 18, 2012
Marlene Rudolph
Sandy, Stephanie, Sally Andy & the extended family of Jack,
Deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of your wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother & uncle.
I always enjoyed his friendly hello and smile every morning when he came into Trig's for his cup or two of coffee when I worked there, Cherish all the wonderful memories you have had, let them continue in your hearts.
Sincerly,
Marlene Rudolph
January 18, 2012
Patti Peterich Johnston
Dearest Bergman Family.........We hope that all of your wonderful memories of Jack with his great family and friends helps you through this difficult time. We treasure the times we spent together and send our heartfelt sympathy to you all.
January 18, 2012
Dan Venezia
I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He was a very pleasant man who I wish I could have gotten to know better. My prayers are with Sandy, Andy and the whole family.
January 18, 2012
Harvey Verhaegen
Sally my prayers go out to you and your family during these difficult times. May the good Lord shine brightly over you!
January 17, 2012
Bill and Barb Haenel
Our deepest sympathies are with you
January 17, 2012
Mary Macdonald
Bergman's, I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I have many fond memories of him while growing up and playing with Sally, Andy, and Stephanie. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take Care
January 17, 2012
Susan Sommer
Peace be with you all.
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