Gene Bergquist, 86, husband of Darlene Bergquist, passed away on August 17, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Visitation will take place prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Gene was born in Muskegon, Michigan to Leslie and Jeanette Bergquist. He served in the United States Air Force for twenty years. After retiring from the military, he enjoyed a long, successful career in real estate. Gene had many interests including hunting, boating, fishing, cooking, reading, and spending time with friends and family. He and Darlene spent many wonderful years at the Lake of the Ozarks, first as “weekenders,” and then as full-time residents. He liked to travel, and Florida was a favorite winter vacation spot. Most of all he loved spending time with Darlene, to whom he was married for 38 years. Gene is preceded in death by his parents; son, Leslie Alex; and grandson, John David. He is survived by his wife Darlene; son, Rick and wife, Cindy; daughter, Cheryl and husband, Ed; daughter, Roxanne and husband, Randy; daughter, Jeanne and husband, Bob; daughter, Vicki and husband, Kent; ten grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. Special thanks to Drs. Barbin, Attai, Pattillo, and Starr for the care they provided Gene. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Caritas of Waco, 300 South 15th Street, Waco, TX 76701; (254-753-4593). The family invites you to leave a message or memory on our “Tribute Wall” at www.WHBfamily.com.
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