Wilfred C. Bergs

Wilfred C. Bergs 90, 706 N. 9th Avenue, Wausau died Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 25, 1917 in Edgar, son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Metz) Bergs. On October 9, 1948 he married Mary Ann Kulas at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She survives. Wilfred was the owner/operator of the former Cherry Grove Cheese Factory in Poniatowski for more than seven years. Prior to his retirement Wilfred worked at Wausau Papers in Brokaw. He was also proud to be an active member of the Wausau Auxiliary Police for more than 30 years. Some of Wilfred's favorite pastimes included all aspects of photography and electronics and also was fond of being a Ham radio operator, with his call sign N9SDH. After his retirement both Wilfred and Mary Ann enjoyed traveling and were fortunate enough to revisit one of his favorite places, Hawaii. Most of all Wilfred took great joy in aviation and always looked forward to going to the EAA fly-ins in Oshkosh. Wilfred was dearly loved by his family and will be sadly missed by all who know him. Survivors include his wife Mary Ann Bergs, Wausau, his children, Shelley (Eric) Scheidemann, Wausau, Patricia (Daniel) Bowen, Wausau, James (Lynn) Bergs, Nashville, Tennessee, William (Dawn) Bergs, Wausau and Frederick (Laura) Bergs, Wintersville, North Carolina, 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, his siblings, Mildred Brill, Marathon, Viola Godina, California, Victor (Agnes) Bergs, New Mexico and Robert (Theresa) Bergs, Milwaukee along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Beatrice Bergs. The funeral mass will be celebrated 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2008 at The Church of St. Anne, Wausau. The Rev. Steven Brice will preside. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau. Friends may call on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services all at the church. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Wilfred's name. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com