John Donald Bergstrom, Sr.

John Donald Bergstrom Sr. age 91 of Rochert, MN passed away on October 24, 2026.

He was born June 22, 1935 in Fargo, ND to Gust and Mary (Ryan) Bergstrom. He moved with his family at the age of 8 to Rochert, MN., where he grew up and attended Country School near his home. In 1955 he enlisted in the Army and served in Germany until 1958. Following his return home from the Army, he one day went to Sears and Roebuck to purchase a set of tires. It was there that he met and fell in love with Shirley Feldt. They were united in marriage on September 7, 1958. They made their home near Island Lake in Rochert, MN for the next 60 years. They had 5 children, Cheryl, John Jr., Sharon, Daniel and Darryl.

Over the years Donnie had many different jobs, but his true love was wood. He owned and operated a sawmill, cutting lumber, railroad ties, and peeled pulpwood. When he first started in the business, he hauled the logs out of the woods with a team of horses named Babe and Dolly. The family also grew raspberries and raised Bison. They were known in the area as Bergstrom Bison and Raspberry Patch. He was a wonderful father, father-in-law, brother, uncle, grandparent and great grandparent. He was hardworking, loving, kind, and supportive of all his family. He will be truly missed.

He served as a supervisor for Height of Land Township for several years and also as Fire Warden for Height of Land Township for over 25 years.

He is survived by two daughters, Cheryl (Jerry) Behlmer, and Sharon (Tom) King; three sons, John Bergstrom Jr., Daniel (Natalie) Bergstrom, and Darryl (Renee) Bergstrom; eighteen grandchildren; twenty four great grandchildren; sister, Esther Baumgart; brother David (Lora) Bergstrom; sisters in law, JoAnn Conklin, Dorothy Elijah, Janet Anderson, Barb (Robin) Maneval, Deb Axdahl, Deb Feldt, and Gladys McKnight; brothers in law, Sonny (Judy) Feldt, James Feldt, and Jon (Sherri) Feldt; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley, infant sister, Mary Ann Bergstrom; four brothers, Gustave (Billy) Bergstrom, Thomas Bergstrom, Michael (Mickey) Bergstrom, and James (Albert) Bergstrom; granddaughter, Amanda Ann Bergstrom; father and mother in law, Fred and Inez Feldt; parents Gust and Mary Bergstrom; brothers in law, Marvin Anderson, Allen Elijah, Alvin Conklin, Alvin Feldt Gene Feldt, Brian Feldt, Terry Mcknight, LeRoy Baumgart, and Darwin Axdahl; sisters in law, Peggy Feldt and Betty Bergstrom; and nieces and nephews, Dawn Blanchard, Linda Bergstrom, and Marlee Anderson.