Tom Bergstrom, Sr.
1951 — 2016
Tom E. Bergstrom Sr., 64, of Norfolk, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2016, at Faith Regional Hospital.
The son of Ivan (Ike) S. and Joan F. (Keil) Bergstrom, he was born on October 17, 1951 at Tilden, Nebraska. He attended Elgin Public Schools, graduating from Elgin High School in 1970.
On December 4, 1971, he married Mary Kluthe at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Elgin. After marriage, Tom and Mary lived in Norfolk. Tom began working at Vulcraft in Norfolk in 1973 and retired from there in 2012, having worked there for 39 years. Tom enjoyed working on his cars and spending time with grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ike and Joan Bergstrom; and brother Bill Bergstrom.
Survivors include wife Mary Bergstrom of Norfolk, children Tom and wife Julie Bergstrom Jr. of Omaha, Jesse Bergstrom of Omaha, Andrea and husband Reid Borgman of Norfolk, and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday morning, February 1, 2016, at Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk with Rev. Terry Buol officiating. Casket Bearers were Dennis Hansen, Rick Meyers, Jesse Bergstrom, Reid Borgman, Tom Bergstrom and Bob Warburton. Interment was at West Cedar Valley Cemetery near Elgin. Condolences may be sent to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.
