Bergstrom, Harold Gustav Age 97, passed away on January 21, 2019 at Freedom Village in Bradenton, Florida. Survived by beloved wife of over 75 years, Nell; daughter, Nancy (Dave) Rudberg; son, John (Kris) Bergstrom; granddaughters, Anne (Tom) LeRoy, Theresa (Tom) Pearson, Kathy Nistler, Janet Haen, Katy (Mike) Canetta and Megan Manley; great-grandchildren, Matt and Nick LeRoy, Emily and Eric Pearson, Abby, Erin and Audrey Nistler, and McKenna and Bria Haen; and his brother Donald (Mae Britt). Preceded in death by son Richard, daughter Janice, and brother Glenn. Harold proudly served in the Army 26th Infantry Division in Europe during World War II. Upon his return, he built his very successful career as owner of Bergstrom Jewelers in Minneapolis. He split his retirement years between Plymouth, Minnesota and Holmes Beach, Florida. Harold was an accomplished concert violinist; he was a charter member of the Anna Maria Island Community Orchestra & Chorus, and also played first violin with the Zuhrah Shrine Orchestra. He played often at his home to the delight of his friends and family. He was also a member of the Masons, Scottish Rite, Sahib and Zuhrah Shrine. A memorial service will be held on February 7, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Roser Community Church, 512 Pine Ave, PO Box 247, Anna Maria Florida 34216. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Roser Community Church, or to the Shriners Hospitals For Children.

Published on February 3, 2019