Obit: Bergemann, Martha W. (1926 - 2015)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Bergemann, Bergemann-Pike, Erpenbach, Joseph, Short, Yndogliato

----Source: The Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 5/07/2015

Bergemann, Martha W. (Erpenbach) (9 JUL 1926 - 5 MAY 2015)

Martha W. Bergemann, 88, of Neillsville, WI died on Tuesday, May 05, 2015 at the Neillsville Care and Rehab.

Martha W. Erpenbach was born on July 9, 1926 the daughter of Tony and Margaret (Yndogliato) Erpenbach at home in the town of Weston. She attended Riverside Rural School and graduated from Neillsville High School in 1943. She then attended the Business of School of Milwaukee and graduated in 1944. She was united in marriage to John R. Bergemann on April 16, 1945.

Martha worked as a Secretary for the ASCS office. She also loved to do needlework, put puzzles together and read. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Neillsville.

She is survived by her children; John A. Bergemann of Waxahachie, TX, Tom G. Bergemann of Park Falls, WI, Eileen A. (John) Bergemann-Pike of Lakewood, CO and Jean M. (Keith) Short of Wautoma, WI, ten grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers; Bill Erpenbach and Donald Erpenbach both of Neillsville.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two grandchildren; Tony and Amy.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 8, 2015 at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville. Rev. Varkey V. Joseph will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday morning prior to the service at the Gesche Funeral Home. Interment will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.  The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Martha's family with Funeral arrangements.