CONNIE BERGERSON

CONNIE BERGERSON

     Connie J. Bergerson, 72, of Black River Falls passed away Dec. 24, 2022, at Trempealeau County Health Care Center in Whitehall, WI.

     Connie was born March 27, 1950, in Whitehall to Leonard and Edna (Gomsrud) Olson. Connie grew up on the family farm in Northfield. Connie graduated from Whitehall Memorial High School. Connie married Lee Bergerson at Northfield Lutheran Church; they later divorced. They had one son, Lance.

     Connie worked at WalMart and Arrowhead for many years and had many friends there. She was a kind and generous person. She volunteered for the American Legion and enjoyed making lefsa for the Sons of Norway. 

     Connie is survived by two granddaughters, Megan and Lauren Bergerson. She is also survived by her brother, Michael (Brenda) Olson of Hixton; sisters Linda (Gene) Hjerleid of Eau Claire, Sonia (Richard) Waller of Black River Falls, and Lori Anderson of Arcadia; as well as many nieces and nephews. 

     Connie was preceded in death by her son, Lance, in 2017; her parents and grandparents; her mother-in-law, Joan Bergerson, and father-in-law Gordon Bergerson; and brothers-in-law Dale and Duane Bergerson.

     Connie’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Trempealeau County Health Care Center who took great care of Connie.

     A celebration of Connie’s life and luncheon for sharing memories will be held Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at noon at the American Legion Post 200, 421 West Highway 54, Black River Falls, WI, with Pastor Jenny Hatleli officiating. 

     The Buswell Funeral Home of Black River Falls is assisting the family with arrangements, 715-284-2231.