Obituary of Richard L. Bergstrom

Bergstrom, Richard L. (Dick) age 82, of Prior Lake, formerly Brainerd/Baxter and Bloomington, Minnesota, passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 6, 2014. He was surrounded by his wife Therese of 61 years and his family. Dick was born July 17, 1932, in Minneapolis, the second of five sons, to Helmer and Ina Bergstrom. He was raised in south Minneapolis, was a 1950 graduate of South High School and employed by Western Electric (NW Bell) for approximately 32 years. He retired in the 1980's as a teletype technician. Dick loved working at "Western" along with his brother, Ken and many lifelong friends. Dick served in the Naval Air Reserve, from 1950-1958. Dick's family was the joy of his life. Dick is survived by his loving wife, Therese (Keenan) Bergstrom, his daughter Stephanie Renslow, son and daughter-in-law, Lee (Patty) Bergstrom, grandchildren, Erin (Doy) Renslow Jackson, Ben (Amber) Bergstrom, Courtney Bergstrom, Meghan Renslow, her fiance Jesse Bastyr, great-granddaughter Rylee Bergstrom, sister-in-law, Alyce Rae Bergstrom, brother Jim (Barb) Bergstrom, brother Chuck (Barb) Bergstrom, sister-in-law, Bev Bergstrom, Angie (Myron) Dorn, Joseph Keenan, Patrick (Jan) Keenan and many loved cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Helmer and Ina Bergstrom, his brothers, Kenneth and Donald, his infant son, Paul and his son-in-law, Rick Renslow. A celebration of life for Dick will be held at the Cremation Society of Minnesota, 7110 France Ave S, Edina, Minnesota, on Saturday, November 22 at 11:00 am. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to service with luncheon to follow. Private interment. Memorials are preferred to the charity of choice.