Russell Clarence

Bergholz

Russell C. Bergholz, 87, of Lake Mills, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 13, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 15, 1928, the son of the late Clarence and Gladys (Strauss) Bergholz.

Russell married Margaret Koeppel of Jefferson on October 21, 1951. They were happily married for 54 years and had 4 daughters.
Margaret passed away on February 15, 2005.

Russell was a graduate of the Lake Mills High School, class of 1946, he also attended The University of Wisconsin-Madison to pursue his love of History and then served 2 years in the US Army as a cook.

Russell was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church and its Dartball Team.

He had a long career in the cattle business, first with his father and later with his brother Rodney.

Russell enjoyed watching all sports, especially baseball, but his greatest joy was watching his grandchildren grow up.

Survivors include his four daughters, Susan (Richard) Shafel of Madison, Jane (Brady) Yost of Tempe, AZ, Jill (Scott) Weber and Diane (Mario) Cano both of Lake Mills; 10 grandchildren, Sarah (Darin) McGregor of Longmont, CO, Christian Nadler of Madison, Kathryn Yost of Chicago, IL, Joshua Yost of Tempe, AZ, Michel (Carissa) Weber and Andrew Weber both of Lake Mills, Joseph Weber of Helena, MT, Mario Cano and Margarite (Matthew) Schuman both of Jefferson, Anthony Cano of Milwaukee; 5 great-granddaughters, Ella, Alex and Margaret McGregor, Celia Weber, Emery Schuman; 1 brother, Rodney (Pat Biederman) Bergholz of Johnson Creek; other relatives and friends.

Also preceding in death was a granddaughter, Emily Anne Weber.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2015, at 11:30 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Mark D. Dressel officiating.

Burial will be in the Rock Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

If desired, memorials may be made to the church or Rainbow Hospice Care of Jefferson.
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