Franklin Theodore Bergstrom

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Name: Franklin Theodore Bergstrom
Location of Birth: Spring Lake, Minnesota
Date of Birth: May 29, 1917
Date of Death: June 28, 2004 (87 years old)
Parents: Seth Bergstrom and Hilda (Aske) Bergstrom
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Highest Rank: PVT (Private)
Branch: Army
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Date Sworn In: April 26, 1941
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Military Highlights:
Franklin served his country in the Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater.

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World War II

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Civilian Life:
Franklin worked as an electrician until his retirement from Hanna Mining Company in 1979.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Helen; parents Hilda and Seth; and siblings, Karl, Robert, Fritz, Ruth, and Mable.

He is survived by brothers, Ken and Ralph; children Judy (Erik) Edeen, Mary Kay (John) Murray, Janice (Norm) Cox, Jon (Kelly), Peter, and Jason; thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Buried in Nashwauk Cemetery at Nashwauk, Minnesota.

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