Otto Bergenske
July 05, 1922 - February 11, 2010
Obituary
Bergenske, Otto C.
MADISON-Otto C. Bergenske, age 87, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, at Oakwood Village East. He was born on July 5, 1922, in Belleville, the son of Otto and Carrie (Erfurth) Bergenske. Otto graduated from Madison East High School in 1941. He served in the U. S. Marine Corps from 1942 until 1945, as a Marine Raider in the South Pacific during World War II, receiving three Purple Hearts. He married Virginia thurber on Aug. 31, 1946, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Madison.Otto owned and operated Otto's Shoe Repair on Milwaukee St. from 1951 until 1984. He was a 50 year member of East Side Business Men's Association, 50 plus year member of the Marine Corps League and charter member of St. Dennis Parish. Otto loved to travel, and enjoyed gambling junkets with friends and playing euchre. He is survived by three sons, Michael (Debbie), Gregory (Yvonne) and Brian; four grandchildren, Mary Bergenske, Nicholas Bergenske, Brian (Michelle) Gallagher and Sergeant Patrick (Amber) Gallagher, USMC; a sister, Mabel Wiechkoske; and many nieces and nephews.Otto was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia in 1992; parents; a son, Christopher; and nine siblings, Gordon, Emmett, Charles, Wilma, Hazel, Donald, Elsie, Michael and James. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, with Father Kent Schmitt and Father Bill Nolan concelebrating. Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens, with military rites conducted by the Madison Veterans Firing Squad. Otto was an awesome husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed.
Cemetery:
Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens, with military rites conducted by the Madison Veterans Firing Squad.
Visitation:
Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Service:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, with Father Kent Schmitt and Father Bill Nolan concelebrating.
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Phillip and Brenda Vouers
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Tom Noel
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Brian, Greg and Mike...So sorry to hear about Otto. He had a great and full life. I remember many funny times back in the high school days at your house.I think we got in trouble with Otto a few times! He always had a good line or two. Hopefully the many great memories of your Dad and Mom will give you strength during the sad times.
Tom Noel
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Lisa Wiechkoske Salinas
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I will never forget Uncle Bugs and how funny he was. When he came to Texas I remember him telling some funny jokes and making us all laugh. I wanted to give my condolences to the family. Uncle Bugs will be greatly missed.
RIP Uncle Bugs!
Love,
Lisa Wiechkoske Salinas
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Jim Northrup
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Tank, Madtown, Greg - Sorry to hear about your dad. - Southerland.
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Gail Henderson
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Hello I was so saddened to read of your Dad's passing. He was a great friend of my Dad, Al Hansen on Buckeye Rd. I remember as a teenager always getting my shoes fixed at his little shop.As an adult with a family he always fixed our shoes. All the photos and military memorabilia in the shop was so fascinating. Last time I saw him was when I was a crossing guard at Frrank Allis. he would honk and wave as he passed by. You boys are so fortunate to have such wonderful parents and blessed especially have your Dad live to old age. With sympathy, bless you all. Gail Henderson