Stephen C. Bergeson Obituary (1947

Stephen C. "Bergy" Bergeson, 72, of Oelwein, Iowa died Tuesday morning, April 28, 2020 at his home. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, memorial services will be held at a later date. We encourage relatives and friends to reach out to the family by leaving a message on the funeral home web site, by mail, text or phone. The Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein is assisting the family. Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com Stephen Craig Bergeson was born August 30, 1947 at St. Joseph, Missouri, the son of Delbert Lee and Betty Jane (Dew) Bergeson. He graduated from West High School in Waterloo and then attended UNI. Stephen proudly served in the United States Army at the Walter Reed Hospital during the Vietnam War. On February 22, 1992, he was united in marriage to Christine Nus at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. For several years, he operated the Paddock Lounge in Oelwein. Steve was a mail carrier for the Waterloo Post Office until his retirement. He was a member of the Ross Reid American Legion Post #9 of Oelwein. Steve enjoyed reading, watching the Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes and playing softball. Steve is survived by his wife: Chris Bergeson of Oelwein; 3 children: Jody Cheney of Eldora, Tod Cheney of Beaverton, Oregon and Ryan (Cole) Scholl of Cedar Falls; 3 grandchildren: Alyssa, Matt and Taylor; 7 great grandchildren; sister: Marty Sorg of Independence; brother: Ron (Bambi) Bergeson of Belton, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law: Melvin Nus, Imogene Pirillo and Michael Pirillo; 2 brothers-in-law: Gary Woods and Randy Sorg.