1950
Robert
2005
Robert Bergland
July 14, 1950 — March 10, 2005
Remembering the life of Robert "Bob" J. Bergland..
Robert "Bob" J. Bergland, of Ellendale was born on July 14, 1950 in Albert Lea
the son of John and Dorothy (Farr) Bergland.
He attended Blooming Prairie School. On May 24, 1969, he was united in marriage to Cherri Anderson.
As a young man he had various jobs including carpentry and farming. From 1973
until 1979 he worked for his uncle Harry Farr in the excavating business.
In 1984 Bob became owner and operator of Bob Bergland Excavating. It was a family affair, and as Brian grew up he followed in his father's footsteps, working side by side with his dad for many years.
Bob loved going "up north" and it was a favorite getaway.
He was a great outdoorsman and had a passion for hunting, raising hunting
dogs and four wheeling. He was a member of the Midwest Houndsmen Association.
Bob died peacefully at his home on the farm on Thursday, March 10, 2005.
He leaves his family, wife Cherri, daughter Buffy and her daughter Brina and
son Brian Bergland all of Ellendale, brother Pat Bergland of Geneva, sisters
Bonnie Bergland of Geneva and Cindy Utley of Lyle.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Mike Bergland.
Bob loved the serenity and quiet of the farm and took great care and pride in
maintaining the "Anderson" family farm. He had a big heart for those
that were down and out and enjoyed using his antics to put smiles on the
faces of those he loved.
Spending time with granddaughter Brina was a big day brightner for Bob,
the smile on her face put the twinkle in his eyes.
At Bob's request there will be no visitation or services scheduled-
please feel free to stop by the farm or call and share a favorite memory
with the family.
Robert "Bob" J. Bergland, of Ellendale was born on July 14, 1950 in Albert Lea
the son of John and Dorothy (Farr) Bergland.
He attended Blooming Prairie School. On May 24, 1969, he was united in marriage to Cherri Anderson.
As a young man he had various jobs including carpentry and farming. From 1973
until 1979 he worked for his uncle Harry Farr in the excavating business.
In 1984 Bob became owner and operator of Bob Bergland Excavating. It was a family affair, and as Brian grew up he followed in his father's footsteps, working side by side with his dad for many years.
Bob loved going "up north" and it was a favorite getaway.
He was a great outdoorsman and had a passion for hunting, raising hunting
dogs and four wheeling. He was a member of the Midwest Houndsmen Association.
Bob died peacefully at his home on the farm on Thursday, March 10, 2005.
He leaves his family, wife Cherri, daughter Buffy and her daughter Brina and
son Brian Bergland all of Ellendale, brother Pat Bergland of Geneva, sisters
Bonnie Bergland of Geneva and Cindy Utley of Lyle.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Mike Bergland.
Bob loved the serenity and quiet of the farm and took great care and pride in
maintaining the "Anderson" family farm. He had a big heart for those
that were down and out and enjoyed using his antics to put smiles on the
faces of those he loved.
Spending time with granddaughter Brina was a big day brightner for Bob,
the smile on her face put the twinkle in his eyes.
At Bob's request there will be no visitation or services scheduled-
please feel free to stop by the farm or call and share a favorite memory
with the family.
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