Jean (Zeegers) Berggren

Jean Berggren, 66, Hortonville, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, March 31, 2018. And left COPD behind.

She was born on Dec. 10, 1951 in Appleton to the late Joseph and Elaine (Gosz) Zeegers. Jean married Russ Berggren in 1977, and they shared over 41 years together.

Jean worked many years in the banking, paper and insurance industries, temporarily interrupting her career to raise her children. She enjoyed the simple pleasures of plants, flowers, birds and wildlife which she viewed from her back porch at home. She had a green thumb and enjoyed cooking, canning and freezing the produce harvested from their garden. She valued the importance of a regular family dinner.

She was a progressive thinker and was well-informed on current events. She took a common sense view on all issues. Jean was a very knowledgeable sports fan, particularly enjoying football, basketball and baseball. She was a lifetime reader and had ceramics and cross stitch as hobbies for many years.

Jean enjoyed wintering in Florida and volunteering as a tutor at Hortonville Elementary School. She liked meeting, knowing, and listening to people. Jean and Russ were early members of Christus Lutheran church, and she served on the Church council.

She will be greatly missed by her husband Russ, their children Scott (Kim) and Jane, and grandchildren Weston & Layken. She is survived by her siblings: Robert, Christine (Leon) Schabow, Kathy (Charles) Spoehr, Jeff, Nancy (Cyril) Wimberger, Paula Mueller, Matthew (Ann) and Andrew (Shelley). Jean is also survived by Russ’ brothers Paul (Judy) and John (Mickie), and sister Camille (Mike) Wehner. And special friends Rich and Colette Rohm and Sandra Claussen, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

In addition to her parents and Russ’ parents, Jean was preceded in death by her sister Linda (Tom) Hurley and brother Mark (Tina).

The memorial service for Jean will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 6, 2018 at CHRISTUS LUTHERAN CHURCH (N1915 Julius Drive, Greenville) with Rev. Jennifer Christenson officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 AM until the time of service.

Memorials may be directed to the Larsen-Winchester Lions Club and its remarkable medical equipment program.