Richard Bergesen Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Bergesen (Tampa, Florida), who passed away at the age of 87, on October 29, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Bergesen to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Sigurd Bergesen and Irene Bergesen (Niese); his wife Janet; and his daughter-in-law Barbara. He is survived by: his children, Brad Bergesen of Triangle, VA, Sharon Jenkins of Triangle, VA and Karen Munoz; his grandchildren, Jennifer Collins (Donnie Collins), Branden Bergesen, Bryan Bergesen, Brittany Mulligan (Sean Mulligan), Rachael Jenkins and Ryan Jenkins; his great grandchildren, Blake Collins, Brooke Collins, Brielle Collins, Ella Bergesen, Jaxson Mulligan and Alayah Jenkins-Neal; and his great great grandchild Olivia Collins.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Blount & Curry Funeral Home -Carrollwood (3207 W Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33618). A rosary was held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Thursday, November 13th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (32825 Rhode Island Ave, San Antonio, FL 33576). The military honors was held on Thursday, November 13th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Florida National Cemetery (6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rick's memory to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.