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Bergum, Verle M.
Verle M. Bergum, 87, of Cedar Rapids, died Dec. 9, 2010. Private family services will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories, with the Rev. Janice Springer of First Congregational United Church of Christ officiating. Burial will take place in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Verle was born Dec. 1, 1923, in Livermore and married Mary Koppe on Aug. 18, 1946, in Humboldt.
He is survived by his wife; and children, Phil Bergum and wife Theresa of Prior Lake, Minn., and Anne Condon and husband Mike of Cedar Rapids. He is also survived by grandchildren, Alex and Erica Bergum, Ryan and Matthew Condon.
Verle worked many years for Dave Schmidt Construction Co., retiring in 1985. He was an avid gardener and lifetime Iowa Hawkeye fan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Iowa Hospice or First Congregational United Church of Christ.
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