David Orville Bergh
September 29, 1941 ~ April 16, 2024
Born in:
Clarkfield, Minnesota
Resided in:
Fargo, formerly Havana, North Dakota
David’s service will be livestreamed below at 10:00 AM Friday, April 19,2024:
David Bergh, 82, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Sanford Health, Fargo.
David Bergh was born on September 29, 1941, in Clarkfield, MN, to Orville and Gwendolyn (Meyer) Bergh. David grew up on a farm east of Havana, ND.
David graduated from Havana High School in 1959. His work included employment at Greenlee’s Meat Packing Plant in Sioux Falls, SD, farming at Havana, ND, and as a machinist at Bobcat in Gwinner, ND. He retired in 2002. In 2019 David and Wanda moved to Fargo.
David married Wanda Justesen on October 20, 1961, at Britton, SD. The couple had 5 children.
David was a man of deep faith in God. He loved spending time with his family, especially his 11 grandchildren and his 4 great grandchildren; having special visits with long-time friends; making new friends.
David is survived by his wife of 62 years, Wanda Bergh, Fargo, ND; children, Juanita Burchill of Fargo, ND, Jackie and Richard Rutherford of Grafton, ND, Doug and Juanita (Holman) Bergh of Casselton, ND, David Bergh of Algona, IA, and Patrick and Lacey (Richtsmeier) Bergh of Kindred, ND; grandchildren, Riley and Lexy Burchill of Arthur, ND, Taylor Burchill of Hunter, ND, Sawyer and Delaney Burchill of Hunter, ND, Anna Rutherford of Albuquerque, NM, Beau and Ali Rutherford of Grafton, ND, Levi Rutherford of Grafton, ND, Cassie and Daniel Simpson of West Fargo, ND, Allison Bergh of Watertown, SD, Matthew Bergh of Casselton, ND, Ava Bergh of Kindred, ND, Makenna Bergh of Kindred, ND; great grandchildren, Coy, Rosie, Davis and Camron. He is also survived by his siblings, Daryl and Tammy Bergh of Britton, SD, Videll and Ron Gorder of Anthems, AZ, Duane and Verla Bergh of Havana, ND, Gwen Bergh of Fargo, ND, Paul and Carolyn Bergh of Fargo, ND; and many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
David is preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Gwendolyn Bergh.
Visitation: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Boulger Funeral Home & Celebration of Life Center, Fargo.
Funeral Service: 10:00 AM Friday, April 19, 2024, at Boulger Funeral Home & Celebration of Life Center, Fargo, with visitation starting at 9:00 AM
Burial: 3:00 PM Friday, April 19, 2024, at Havana Cemetery, Havana, ND.
Services
Visitation - Thursday: April 18, 2024 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Funeral Service - Friday: April 19, 2024 10:00 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Visitation - Friday: April 19, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
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We extend our sincere sympathy & love in the loss of your dear Dave. Wonderful to think that he enjoyed life here living within the borders of God’s Will. Now enjoying the Promises of God for ALL Eternity. Grateful we enjoyed fellowship together over the years & now enjoying “1st handle” fellowship with Allison👍😊❤️😊
Love Arlene & Ron
BRUCE AND JACKIE PETERSON
Our sincere thoughts are with you at this time of adjustment.
And truly how beautiful he has completed his desired “finish line” in life.
One can see his countenance in his eyes and face. Reflecting what he lived for.
May we all know him on the “other side”
Duane & Joan Hinkley
Wanda and family. Our thoughts are with at this time. We whish we could have been there.
Thinking of you and your family Anna in the loss of your Grandfather! Sending much love and sympathy!!
Larry & Kari Anderson
We want to extend our sincere sympathy to the whole family as you experience this time of separation.
A time of grief and yet, a time of rejoicing that the race has been run, the victory won, and the memories remain. Warren and Eilene Petersen
We are thinking of you these days and are thankful for Dave’s commitment in seeking to gain eternal treasure in his life.
Love,
Nathan & Heather Vigesaa
Our thoughts are with you all in your loss, May Gods comfort & peace be your portion as you know David prepared for this experience!!
Dear Wanda and family,
Our deep felt sympathy to all.
Appreciated his acknowledgment every time we saw him. All the Bergh’s seem to remember us because of my folks, Darwin and Marie. Very thankful for this unity we feel in God’s family.
Ingrid and Gary Lane