James Bergstrom

James D. "Jim" Bergstrom, age 77 of Mounds View, passed suddenly on December 10th, 2010, with his wife by his side. Survived by loving wife of 54 years, Corinne; Daughter, Cathy (Bill) Seiberlich; Sons, Darrell, Mike (Nadine) and Jerry (Jane); Grandchildren, Courtney, Kelsey, Andrew, Austin, Alexandra, Selena and Nick. Preceded in death by parents, Ernest and Clara; sisters, Lorraine, Delores; brothers, Vernon, Russell. Born in Day, MN baptized and confirmed at Rush Point Calvary Lutheran Church. Graduated from Rush City High School and was a Korean Army Veteran. Jim married Corinne at Fish Lake Lutheran Church in Stark, MN. He attended University of Minnesota; worked for Control Data, Dayton's Bluff Housing and Liberty State Bank. Most of Jim's career was focused on revitalizing low income neighborhoods in St. Paul. Jim and Corinne have been members of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church for 37 years. A devoted family man, he enjoyed music, teaching himself how to play the accordion and organ; he also collected accordions, John Deere memorabilia and owned many John Deere tractors. Jim loved going back to the Rush Point area to spend time with family and friends. Visitaion 5-8 PM Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, Funeral Service Wednesday 11:00 am with visitation 1 hour prior at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 8211 Red Oak Dr., Mounds View. Interment Fish Lake Cemetery, Stark, MN. Memorials preferred to Abiding Savior Lutheran Church.
Miller Funeral Home
Fridley Chapel 763-571-1300
www.millerfuneralfridley.com