Betty Bergeson
Funeral services for 91 year old Betty Bergeson were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Madison, Minn. Rev. Thomas Puffe officiated at the service. Special music was provided by Eunice Mork, organist.
Honorary casket bearers were Elise Citrowske, Andrew Spaeth, Nickolas Spaeth, Benjamin Spaeth and Jack Spaeth.
Active casket bearers were Isaac Citrowske, Davis Citrowske, Sahnje McGonigle, Seth McGonigle, Sean McGonigle and Jason Spaeth.
Burial was in the Dawson Cemetery.
Betty Ellen was born on Oct. 24, 1934, to parents Arnold and Elinor Moeller near Gary, S.D. By all accounts, Betty took her big sister role very seriously and it came naturally - being the boss over her five siblings - but her kind heart and care-giving nature were evident even then.
Betty grew into a graceful young lady, attending first the country school north of Gary and then high school in town. She attended and was confirmed in faith at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gary. She met the love her life in Gary and a few years later married Stanley Bergeson at that same church. They eventually lived on a farm near Dawson and then Madison and raised four children.
During her life, Betty’s desire to serve others found many outlets. She worked for 20+ years at the Madison Lutheran Home as a nurse’s aide and volunteered many hours with her church. She cared well for residents and friends alike and developed many long-term friendships.
In the end, though, what holds the dearest place in the hearts of Betty’s family is how she made her house a home. Betty was the embodiment of home-maker, and it was a role she cherished. In her home, marriage was built on faith in the Lord and she and Stan raised their children in the faith. She made her home a safe place for her children; she had a unique ability to let them experience life while also welcoming them home with open arms and unconditional love.
Betty made her home a warm place where you always felt welcome. She baked homemade caramel rolls and left them on the table to be devoured by ravenous children after school, even though she worked second shift and had to be at work at 3 p.m. She made lutefisk for her husband and son because they liked it even though she hated the very smell of it. She worked for days preparing food and decorations for holidays and packed many lunches for summer picnics and camping trips. All was done with such love, everyone not only tasted the care she put into the food, but they also felt the love.
Stan and Betty would part ways on this earth on Nov. 7, 2024, when Stan died after suffering for years of dementia with Betty at his side as his friend, partner and loving caregiver, even as she suffered from muscular degeneration and was legally blind.
Betty is survived by her children: Steven of Sioux Falls, S.D., Douglas of Minnetonka, Minn., Jill (Keith) Citrowske of Canby, Minn. and Debra (Dale) Spaeth of Minnetrista, Minn. Betty has been blessed with 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
With heavy hearts at losing her here on earth, we still find joy in the Lord, as we know our mother Betty now joins a chorus of angels and she sees not only colors again, but also the brilliant face of our Savior Jesus Christ.
Arrangements by the Zahrbock Funeral Home, Madison
Website: zahrbockfuneralhome.com