Obituary

Evan Bergman

Obituary

Evan Bergman, 74, died on Monday (June 28, 2010) at his home in Newton.

He was born on April 3, 1936, to John L. and Leona (Jantz) Bergman in Salina.

Evan served in the U.S. Air Force from June 1953 to January 1959.

On May 14, 1963, he married Cheryl Lyne in Wichita.

Evan was a member of the American Legion and the Eagle's Club, both in Newton.

He was employed by FedEx for 17 years and retired in 2003. Upon his retirement, he enjoyed playing pool, fishing and going to the casinos.

He attended Newton Bible Church in Newton.

Survivors include his wife, Cheryl; daughters, Cherie and husband Brad Ryan of Newton and Deb Salada of Salina; sons, Cary Bergman of Florida, Jerry Bergman of Salina and Lonnie Bergman of Salina; brother, Willis Bergman of Wichita; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were two daughters, Cynthia and Tamberli; a sister, Daveda Klinner, and his parents.

Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Church of The First Born, 125 E. 10th in Newton.

A private family burial will be held.

Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of Kansas, in care of Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway St., Newton, KS 67114.