Velma M. Bergman age 92 of Maria Stein, Ohio died at 5:40 AM on Friday, October 31, 2014 at The Gardens of St. Henry. She was born on September 9, 1922 in Egypt, Ohio to the late Joseph & Cecelia (Wehrman) Prenger. She married Herbert R. Bergman on November 18 1941 in Egypt, Ohio. He preceded her in death on November 12, 2003. She is survived by children JoAnn Kunkler, Carthagena, Ohio, Thomas Bergman, Beaumont, TX, Dorothy Wilker, Englewood, Mildred & John Heitkamp, Tipp City, Michelle & Gary Paulus, Vandalia, Ted & Sarah Bergman, Maria Stein, Theresa Bergman, Richland, WA, Janet & Kris Darr, St. Marys, Jon & Julie Bergman, Maria Stein 44 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 72 great grandchildren, 4 step great grandchildren & 3 great great grandchildren, sisters-in-law Alma Prenger, Coldwater & Irene Prenger, Egypt, Evelyn Kunkler, New Weston, Wilma Wynk, Coldwater, Art & Ann Bergman, Maplewood & Barbara Winner, Osgood. She was preceded in death by daughter Jean Bergman, son-in-laws Donald Kunkler & Donald Wilker, 3 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, brothers & sisters: Bernadine & Dan Hoelscher, Loretta & Victor Huelskamp, Estella & Edward Piekenbrock, Irene & Louis Otte, Victor Prenger, Mark Prenger, Sally & Andy Sommers, in-laws Verena & Vitalis Grilliot, Lester Bergman, Virgil Bergman & Fred Kunkler. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein and St. Ann's Rosary & Altar Sodality. She worked for Buckeye Apparel, Valley Nursing Home & Bergman Tool. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30AM Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein with Rev. Tom Brenberger celebrant. Burial will take place at in St. John Cemetery. Friends may call at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 4 and from 9 to 10 AM on Wednesday, November 5. Memorial contributions may be made to the State of the Heart Hospice. Condolences may be made at www.hogenkampfh.com.
