Bruce Bergeson

Bruce Bergeson, 68, of Pierre, SD, died Monday, December 13, 2021, at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital, Pierre. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Monday, December 20th at Lutheran Memorial Church in Pierre with visitation for one hour prior at the church. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Pierre. The funeral can be viewed at www.isburgfuneralchapels.com

Bruce was born on September 1, 1953, in Rollette County, North Dakota. He grew up in Hayes, SD, and was adopted by Donald and Gretha (Floyd) Bergeson. He attended Hayes Country School during his younger years and then graduated from Pierre High School. Bruce did ranch work, county maintenance and was an open road trucker. In his spare time Bruce enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, watching the Minnesota Twins and Vikings, and spending time with his grandchildren, family, and friends. 

Bruce is survived by his daughter: Bailey (Chase) Bennett, their children Braxton, Behric and Bromley, his daughter Shelby Bergeson and her children, Breezy, Rayne and Ember; his siblings; Donald (Becky) Bergeson, Joanna (Bob) Gilkerson, Diane Dyer and Angela (Mike) Determan. He is also survived by other family members he reconnected with throughout his life.

Bruce was preceded in death by his grandparents, his parents, Don and Gretha, brother-in-law Jim Dyer and numerous aunts and uncles.