Raymond Bergquist obituary: Raymond Bergquist's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
Raymond J. Bergquist
1924 - 2019
In Memory Of
Raymond J. Bergquist
1924 - 2019
Raymond J. Bergquist, 95, of Topeka, passed away on April 26, 2019.
He was born January 5, 1924 in Osage City, KS.
He served in the Navy during World War II and received a Purple Heart for his time on the USS Liscome Bay.
Raymond was employed by Goodyear as a Tire Builder for 37 years, retiring in 1987.
Raymond wed Georgianna Bergquist in 1947 in Salina, KS. She preceded him in death on January 17, 2009.
Survivors include a daughter, Raeanne Smith of Mount Juliet, TN; his identical twin sons, Ronald and Donald Bergquist of Topeka, KS; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Bob Bergquist of Waterville, KS; as well as several step-grandchildren.
A graveside service with military honors will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel, 17th & Fairlawn.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 5375 SW. 7th St., Topeka, KS 66606 or the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
To leave a special message for the family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
He was born January 5, 1924 in Osage City, KS.
He served in the Navy during World War II and received a Purple Heart for his time on the USS Liscome Bay.
Raymond was employed by Goodyear as a Tire Builder for 37 years, retiring in 1987.
Raymond wed Georgianna Bergquist in 1947 in Salina, KS. She preceded him in death on January 17, 2009.
Survivors include a daughter, Raeanne Smith of Mount Juliet, TN; his identical twin sons, Ronald and Donald Bergquist of Topeka, KS; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Bob Bergquist of Waterville, KS; as well as several step-grandchildren.
A graveside service with military honors will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel, 17th & Fairlawn.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 5375 SW. 7th St., Topeka, KS 66606 or the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
To leave a special message for the family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
Raymond J. Bergquist, 95, of Topeka, passed away on April 26, 2019.
He was born January 5, 1924 in Osage City, KS.
He served in the Navy during World War II and received a Purple Heart for his time on the USS Liscome Bay.
Raymond was employed by Goodyear as a Tire Builder for 37 years, retiring in 1987.
Raymond wed Georgianna Bergquist in 1947 in Salina, KS. She preceded him in death on January 17, 2009.
Survivors include a daughter, Raeanne Smith of Mount Juliet, TN; his identical twin sons, Ronald and Donald Bergquist of Topeka, KS; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Bob Bergquist of Waterville, KS; as well as several step-grandchildren.
A graveside service with military honors will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel, 17th & Fairlawn.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 5375 SW. 7th St., Topeka, KS 66606 or the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
To leave a special message for the family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
He was born January 5, 1924 in Osage City, KS.
He served in the Navy during World War II and received a Purple Heart for his time on the USS Liscome Bay.
Raymond was employed by Goodyear as a Tire Builder for 37 years, retiring in 1987.
Raymond wed Georgianna Bergquist in 1947 in Salina, KS. She preceded him in death on January 17, 2009.
Survivors include a daughter, Raeanne Smith of Mount Juliet, TN; his identical twin sons, Ronald and Donald Bergquist of Topeka, KS; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Bob Bergquist of Waterville, KS; as well as several step-grandchildren.
A graveside service with military honors will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel, 17th & Fairlawn.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 5375 SW. 7th St., Topeka, KS 66606 or the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
To leave a special message for the family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
Services & Gatherings
Graveside Service
Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 11:00am
Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel, 17th & Fairlawn
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family