This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ChgoKid Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/17139/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Green Bay Press Gazette September 3, 2009 Bergner, Alfred "Jack" A. Alfred "Jack" A. Bergner, 87, of Pulcifer passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Oconto Falls. Jack was born on March 14, 1922, to Otto and Frieda (Wolfgram) Bergner at Pulcifer. Jack served in the United States Navy during WWII, spending 23 months on the USS Wedderburn Destroyer. He also served in the Marine Reserve during the Korean War. In April, 1951, he married Jeannette Schmit. Jack worked several different truck driving and construction jobs until working at the Oconto Falls Paper Mill for 30 years which he retired from in 1984. He and Jeannette owned and operated Bergner's Bar in Pulcifer for 10 years.He was a life member of the Gillett American Legion Post 300 where he served as Commander for 2 terms as well as other officer duties. He was also a member of the Gillett VFW and the Shawano 40/8. In April of this year he was honored on a WWII Honor Flight for WWII Veterans to fly to Washington, D.C., to see their WWII Memorial. He enjoyed traveling, hunting and fishing, especially fishing Lake Michigan. For the past 18 years he was an active supporter, driving t! he support vehicle and hauling tools for Grandpa "B" Off Road Race Team. He never missed watching his children and grandchildren race their vehicles at Crandon and Bark River. He will be missed by his dog and pal Willy. He is survived by his daughter, Carol (Kevin/Shorty) Gunderson, Pulcifer; sons, Michael (Brandy) Bergner, Cecil; Roger (Cindy) Trepanier, Oroville, WA; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Sharon Trepanier, Bonduel; brother, Norman (Evelyn) Bergner, Cecil. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette; sons, Alfred Jr. Bergner, Richard Bergner, Wayne Trepanier; a grandson, Marty Trepanier; a granddaughter-in-law, Tammy Garrity Rabe; a brother and two sisters. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at Faith United Lutheran Church, rural Gillett, with Rev. John Laatsch officiating. Family and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be held at St. John Cemetery in Pulcifer. Zastrow Funeral Home in Cecil is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Alfred "Jack" Bergner's name. Thanks to the staff and nurses at Community Memorial Hospital, Oconto Falls and St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay for the care given to our father. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.