Anne C. Bergo
January 30, 1922 -
February 27, 2015
Anne C. Bergo, died February 27, 2015.
Born January 30, 1922 in Prairie du Chien, WI, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Gillitzer) Schoeffer.
Having attended local schools, she graduated from Kenosha High School, received a two year certificate from the Department of Letters and Science and a BA from the University of Wisconsin.
In November, 1945 she was united in marriage to John A. Bergo.
After getting teaching credits from Carthage College, she taught English at Bradford High School for 21 years. Following that, she was elected to the Kenosha County Board where she served for 16 years.
In 1977, she was named to the Governor’s Commission on the status of women. She was honored by receiving the Susan B. Anthony Award, the Women’s Horizons Founders Award and the Democrat of the Year Award.
Memberships in local organizations, past and present include Neighborhood Housing, Public Welfare Board, American Association of University Women, Downtown Kiwanis, Kenosha County Retired Educators, Parkside Mycological Society, Women’s Life Association, Women’s Network, Board of Health, NOW, Archeological Society, and the Kenosha-Racine Community Action Agency Board.
Anne loved working in and with the community.
She is survived by two sons, John M. (Linda) Bergo of Kenosha, Thomas Bergo of San Antonio, TX; a daughter, Alice (Donald Hang) Bergo of Houston, TX and brother, Phillip J. Schoeffer of Tomah,WI.
Also surviving were seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was also grandmother to the children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of the Herbrechtsmeier Family.
Preceding her in death were her husband, John A. Bergo; a sister, Margaret Lamont; and two brothers, Frances and Bernard Schoeffer.
It was Anne’s wish that her services be held privately.
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It was Anne’s wish that her services be held privately.
Posted by:
Sue Gerber KoosMy deepest condolences to John, Tom and Alice and your families. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She was known to us as Kay or as dad called her "Katie" She was like an Aunt to us Gerber children. It's like losing another member of our family. The Gerber's and the Bergo's unite once again. I think of all of you so often and I'm so sorry to have lost touch. You were like brothers and sister to me and I cherish those memories. Susie
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Mary WagnerAnne was a person all young women should have the opportunity to know and learn from. She was bright, ethical and energetic. So many of us benefitted from her efforts and the efforts of her dear friends Eunice and Frieda. She was fun and also an expert in mushrooms. Nothing like being in her company. She was always interesting and kind. She had an impact on many.
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Jennifer MartingI remember meeting you once after Jeanette took you to the beauty parlor. We were talking about a friend of mine not letting her daughter watch SpongeBob because "he was actually a gay character". I can't remember the exact words you said for me to tell my friend, but I do remember how hard we all laughed, including my own daughters. I was so proud to be in the presence of a beautiful, smart, funny Lady. This world needs more of you and now you're gone. I know it's to somewhere better, but you will be greatly missed. I'm glad I got to meet you, Anne Bergo. I'm so sorry for your family's loss.
