Service Details
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 12 O’Clock Noon at the Draeger Langendorf Funeral Home. Private entombment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park. A visitation for Florence will take place on Saturday at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to the Racine Zoological Society, 2131 North Main Street, Racine, WI 53402 would be appreciated by the Bergman family.
To view Florence’s service via livestream, please click this link at 12pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPZ9v2rjG4Q
Florence E. Bergman, age 100, a lifelong resident of Racine, passed away peacefully at her son’s residence on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
Florence was Nana, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Matriarch, Devoted Wife, Calligrapher, Spoon Collector, Christmas Cookie Maker Extraordinaire, Avid Reader, Fiercely Independent, Sage Wisdom, Endlessly Encouraging, and will be missed everyday by all.
Florence was born in Racine on July 3, 1920, a daughter of the late Steve and Emily (nee: Grazdiel) Gurski.
She, Florence E. Bergman, age 100, a lifelong resident of Racine, passed away peacefully at her son’s home on was a 1938 graduate of Horlick High School.
On August 20, 1949 in St. John Nepomuk Church, Florence was united in marriage to Robert Bergman. Sadly, he preceded her in death on March 29, 2009.
Florence worked for many years as a bookkeeper with Western Publishing and then for many years at both Hansen Pharmacy and Maier Trophy. She was a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church.
Survivors include her children, Mary (Clifton) Titcomb, Steven (Diane) Bergman, James (Grace Anderson) Bergman, and Peter Bergman; her grandchildren, Emily, Robert, Michael, Sarah, Chris, Scott, Paul, Theresa, and Shayla, and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Along with her husband, Florence was preceded in death by her two sisters, Eleanor Stehlik and Irene Scheiss.
The Lietzke Family says
Sitting & listening to her stories was a TRUE Blessing! No Google searches or history books could compare! XOXO Having 100 years of memories was a true TREASURE! She will be missed & NEVER forgotten. XOXO She’s celebrating Easter in the Lord’s arms. ~+~
Scott A Bull says
Condolences, to your family.
Tina Wilhelm I and daughter Amber Fletcher says
Florence was a great neighbor and wonderful friend to our family for many years on Grange Ave. I remember going to the 4th of July parades with her for many years. She watched and kept up with 3 generations of our family and we looked forward to her beautiful and thoughtful Christmas cards!! She was a wonderful lady and she will be greatly missed by myself and my daughter. Our deepest condolences to Mary, Steve, Jim and Pete!
Katherine Brown-Saltzman says
Having only met Florence a few times, I have truly come to know her through her daughter Mary. What a wonderful mother. Clearly the apple did not fall far from the tree – one can see Florence’s beautiful influence. May her long and good life be a comfort to all of her family in this time of grief.
Karen & Tyrone Thoen says
Condolences to your family.
Nancy and John McGrath says
We were so sorry to hear about your mom, but so blessed to have known her. Such a beautiful service today and so special to be able to see it from SC (with my mom on Team Viewer in WI.) Much love to all of you. Loving memories!
Joan Szymczak says
RIP Mrs. Bergman – I remember you from St. Edward’s Church, and your children at St. Edward’s School. I also recall you at Hansen Pharmacy and the trophy place. You were always, kind, patient and encouraging.
My sympathies to the family. Our parents were of the greatest generation & left a beautiful lasting legacy.