William J. Bergstrom

William J. Bergstrom

1953 – 2011

William J. “Bill” Bergstrom, 58 of Elgin, Nebraska, died at his home Saturday, May 28, 2011, following a battle with cancer.

William Joseph Bergstrom, son of Ivan S. & Joan F. (Keil) Bergstrom, was born April 15, 1953 at Neligh, NE.

He grew up in Elgin, attending Elgin Public Schools and graduating from Elgin High School with the class of 1971.

Bill attended Norfolk Technical College for a short time before returning to CVA.

Bill began working for Farmers Coop Exchange (currently CVA) while in high school and returned to the company after his short time at college.

He enjoyed the friends he worked with and the work he did for more than 40 years.

Bill enjoyed fishing, hunting, working on his cars, and spending time on his computer.

Bill is survived by a brother Thomas Bergstrom and wife Mary of Norfolk, NE; nephew Tom Bergstrom Jr. and wife Julie of Omaha, NE; Niece Andrea Borgman and husband Reid of Kansas City, KS; two great-nephews: Jesse Bergstrom of Springview, NE and Mason Borgman of Kansas City, KS; and one great-niece: Ava Borgman of Kansas City, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Private family services will be held, followed by interment at West Cedar Valley Cemetery in Elgin. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.huffmanlevander.com.