In Memory Of
Raymond J. Bergquist
1924
2019
Raymond J. Bergquist
January 5, 1924 — April 26, 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 visit the guestbook below.
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 visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Raymond J. Bergquist, please visit our flower store.
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Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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