Virginia B. Bergstrom, 88, went to her heavenly home on Nov. 10, 2023, at the United Pioneer Home in Luck, Wisconsin.
Virginia was born Nov. 20, 1934, to Eleanor (Gustafson) Annett and Leslie Annett. At the age of 4 years old, her mother passed away. She then lived with her grandparents, Roy and Bessie Annett, until her father was remarried to Dorothy Bennett.
She was a 1952 graduate of Frederic High School and Polk County Teachers College in 1954. She taught at Volga and Wonderous schools in Amery, Wisconsin.
She met Lester Bergstrom roller-skating at the Rush City Rink with the assistance of Lester’s sister, Mabel. In 1956 she married Lester Bergstrom, and they bought a farm in Frederic. To this union four daughters were born, Debra, Rebecca, Sharon and Mary Lynn.
For 25 years she was employed at the United Pioneer Home activity department, which she truly enjoyed. She was a faithful member of Trade Lake Baptist Church, serving third- and fourth-graders as a Sunday school teacher and serving on many other committees. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, scrapbooking and spending time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lester; and daughters, Rebecca and Mary Lynn.
She is survived by daughters, Debra Bergstrom and Sharon (Chuck) Miller; five grandchildren, Andy, Derek, Kristi, Michelle and Nathan; three great-grandchildren, Braxton, Paisley, Kinsley; two brothers, Larry (Linda) Annett and Paul (Debra) Annett; one sister, Margaret (Art) Engstrom; along with many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, Nov. 15, with visitation at 10 a.m. and funeral at 11 a.m. Virginia will be laid to rest next to her husband and daughter, Rebecca, at the Union Cemetery in Luck, Wisconsin.
The family extends a special thank-you to the staff of United Pioneer Home for their care and support.
You are invited to leave condolences, memories and photos at rowefh.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Rowe Funeral Home in Luck, 715-472-2444.
