Harold E. Bergeman Jr.

Madison-Harold Edmund Bergeman Jr., age 60, of Madison, passed away on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. He was born on Sep. 4, 1957, in Madison, the son of Harold and Phyllis (Miller) Bergeman. Harold was a proud Cardinal, graduating from Middleton High School, class of 1975. He then attended MATC, completing a degree and licensure in Real Estate Brokerage.  Harold was proud of his job, and worked as a Food Security Specialist for Community Action Coalition. He was a Lifetime Member of the NRA. Harold was very interested in the outdoors. He loved fishing and hunting, especially with his family and friends. He cherished fond memories of hunting trips, especially to Wyoming and Utah. He played football and was part of the track team in high school. He was an avid football fan, rooting for the Packers and the Badgers. Harold was a movie buff, and enjoyed reading and music. He was a family-centered person, who loved his family, and was close to his nephews. He was very proud of his German heritage, and liked studying the family genealogy. Above all, Harold was very loyal friend, dedicated brother, and a good son; if you needed anything, you called Harold, and he would be there. Harold is survived by his father, Harold and wife, Judy; three sisters, Angela (Michael) Hauda, Nanci (Michael) Neubauer, and Diana Foye; brother, Robert (John Sacia) Bergeman; five nephews, Cade, Frank (Erin), Daniel (Kristy), Jared (Laura), and Michael, Jr.; two nieces, Naomi and Jordan; two lifetime friends, Bill Reams and Kendall Fredericks; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Mae Bergeman. A Celebration of Life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr, Madison, at 12 p.m. on Tuesday Feb. 27, 2018, with Chaplain Steve Zwettler presiding. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday.  In lieu of flowers,memorials may be made to Community Action Coalition, 1717 N. Stoughton Rd, Madison, WI, 53704.