Ralph Bergum

Ralph O. Bergum, age 91 of Viroqua, died Saturday, January 26, 2008. Ralph O. Bergum, 91, of Viroqua died on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, at Vernon Manor in Viroqua. He was born on Feb. 8, 1916 to Ragna Bergum. He farmed during his early adult years and later moved to Beloit, WI. where he worked for many years at Fairbanks-Morse. He moved back to the Viroqua community and lived the remainder of his life. He married Aleda T. Nelson in the fall of 1943 and, together, they had one daughter, and three sons before later divorcing. Ralph was a free spirit who loved the outdoors and the simple things in life. He rode thousands of miles on his bicycle, in and around the Viroqua area, and this may be one of the reasons he lived a long and healthy life. Survivors include two sons, Gary Bergum of Redwing, Mn; Don (Mary) Bergum of Tomah, Wi; one granddaughter, Britney Bergum of Madison, Wi; one grandson, Chad Bergum of Appleton, Wi; one great grandson, Tyler Bergum of Tomah, Wi; and one step brother, Merlin Mageland of Viroqua, Wi. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Sharon Bergum, and one son, Richard Bergum. 'May God bless you and keep you, may his light shine down upon you and give you peace'. Amen. Services will be held on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 123 W. Decker St. (Hwy 56) in Viroqua. Nathan Prong, Minister will officiate with burial in the Bethel Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday after 12:00 noon. The Vossetieg-Larson Funeral Home of Viroqua is serving the family.