Virgie Berkvam

Virgie G. Berkvam
Formerly Severson
Cross Plains, WI

Age 85, died on Wednesday, February 12, 2003. Virgie was born in Emmons, Minnesota on September 1, 1917, daughter of the late Knute and Isabelle (Rasmusson) Severson. On April 9, 1939, Virgie married Kenneth Berkvam, and they have enjoyed 63 years of marriage together. Virgie has been an active member of First English Lutheran Church since 1954. She was employed as a 5th grade teacher at St. Thomas More Catholic School. Virgie also taught grades 1 ‚Äì8 in a one room school house in Albert Lea, MN. She enjoyed playing bridge, attending her dance club and traveling, especially to Hawaii and Norway. Virgie‚Äôs greatest joy was spending time with her 10 grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; her children, Sue (Bill) Morgan, Madison; Katherine (John Corey) Berkvam, Beaver Dam; Jim (Peggy) Berkvam, Madison; Lavonne (Mike Neuman) Berkvam, Madison; beloved grandchildren, Andy and Matthew Berkvam; Zachary, Anna and Elizabeth Corey; Madeline and Jake Berkvam; Dan, Nick and Tim Neuman; and daughter–in-law, Marilyn Berkvam, Clintonville. Virgie was preceded in death by her son, Fred; and her sisters and brothers, Annie; Sarah; Rachel; Alice; Henry and Earl. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, February 17, 2003 at FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 326 East North Street, Appleton, with Rev. Willis Bloedow officiating. The interment will be held at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. Family and friends will be received at the church on Monday, February 17 from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established to benefit the American Cancer Society.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 920-739-1231