Services for Arlene Joyce Bergman
Arlene Joyce Bergman, 83, of Clearbrook, Minnesota passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Center in Clearbrook on August 10th, 2015.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 17th, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Clearbrook, MN with a visitation one hour prior. Reverend Robert Kirchman will officiate. A visitation will also be on Sunday, August 16th, 2015 at Good Shepherd Lutheran from 3:00 to 5:00 with a Prayer Service at 4:30. Interment will be at Augustana Lutheran Cemetery in Clearbrook, MN. The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley assisted the family with the arrangements.
Arlene was born on July 1, 1932 in Bagley, Minnesota; the daughter of Arthur and Alma (Ingerbretson) Solberg. She grew up in rural Clearbrook and attended country school. Arlene then attended Agricultural school in Crookston and received her teaching certificate; with this certificate she taught at numerous country schools. She later pursued her teaching degree through night classes at Bemidji State College. She began teaching at Clearbrook Public School and taught for over 30 years. She married the love of her life, Erick Bergman, on June 17, 1955. During their married life they lived in Clearbrook and the Twin Cities area. In 1960 they purchased the family farm in Holst Township. The family farm was their “Heaven on Earth”. Here, they raised their four children. Erick passed away September 27, 2012. Arlene became a resident of Good Samaritan Home in 2013, she loved living there and considered it home. Arlene enjoyed her family and friends, going for drives in the country, gardening and canning, crafting and quilting and taking pictures of her grandkids, pets, and scenery. During their retirement, Erick and Arlene were able to travel, fish and enjoy their time together. Arlene was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church where she loved participating in choir. She also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Minnesota Education Association (MEA).
She is survived by Lois (Wayne) Olson of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Greg (Karen) Bergman of Clearbrook, Lisa (Tim) Beckstrand of Baudette, and Paul (Sally) Bergman of Clearbrook. Brother, Gordon (Donna) Solberg of Leonard. Sisters-in-Law; Doris Terrill, Katy Vik, Alice Forsberg, Barbra Petersen and Sybil Bergman. Grandchildren- Brian (Sara) Olson, Dustin (Dani) Bergman, Lindsey (Henry) Juarez, Heidi Sigafoose, Kimberley (Tim) Ensor, Colton Bergman, Erin (Nate) Heinrich, Nichole (Cody) Parr, Andrea (John) Lillestol, Danielle (Jared) Bailey, Katie (Gary) Richards, Peder (Mary) Beckstrand, Jenny (Lyle) Mathison, Sarah (Jake) Robertson, Carly Bergman, Erick Bergman, Emily Bergman. Great-Grandchildren- Caitlin, Emerson, Zerek, Addy, Ella, Quinn, Gunner, Elin, Lake, Lillian, Harper, Reese, Stella, Brennan, Isabelle, Donald, Wyatt, James, and Spencer. Numerous Nieces and Nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, Erick, Brothers- Edger and Raymond, Sister- Carol (Fritz) Lindgren, Brothers-in-law- Carl (Dolly) Bergman, George (Elaine) Bergman, Alvin Bergman, Paul “Bud” Vik, Kenneth Forsberg, Gene Peterson, Sisters-in-law- Elsie (Jim) Gale, Marie (Ernie) Killberg, Evelyn (Elroy) Tesner, Amanda Bergman, Grandson-Thomas Olson.
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