Daniel 'Butch' Bergstrom, Clyde
Obituary | Daniel "Butch" Bergstrom of Clyde, Kansas | Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home (chaputbuoy.com)
Daniel better known as “Butch” or “Papa” Bergstrom, celebrated his heavenly birthday on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Butch was born on July 25, 1946 in Wichita, Kansas to Leonard “Shorty” and Lucille (Ehly) Bergstrom.
He was a 1964 graduate of Clyde High School. Dan also attended Ft. Hays State University.
On April 26, 1974 he married Carla Brown in Chicago, Illinois. To this union two children were born, A.J. and Garet.
Dan worked as a surveyor for Universal Associates, Clyde CO-OP Gas Station, and was a manager of the V.F.W., was a truck driver for many years, He also worked for Cloud County as an appraiser.
He was a member of Clyde V.F.W. Aux., American Legion S.A.L.
Butch shared many shenanigans with his three siblings, Pete, Mike and Debra. Anyone that knew Butch knew of his kindness, his love for a good deal, and never knew what automobile or motorcycle he may show up next in or on. It was often joked about that he likely missed his calling as a “used car salesman.” He loved his kids, his friends, and Chiefs football. He enjoyed bartering and a good debate. He was never one to shy away from his views.
He will be missed greatly by his two children, Garet (Megan) Bergstrom, and grandchildren Wyatt and Weston, of Wichita, his daughter A.J. (Derek) LeDuc and grandchildren, Indie, Miles, and Isaiah, of Clyde, two brothers, Pete Bergstrom (Sarah Taylor), Clyde, Mike Bergstrom, Clyde, sister, Debra Ann Landa, Grand Lake, CO.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard “Shorty” and Lucille.
Visitation will be held will be held from 1-8 p.m., Sunday, August 8, 2021 at the Chaput Mortuary, Clyde, Kansas.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 9, 2021 at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, Clyde, Kansas. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Clyde, Kansas.
Memorial contributions may be given to Clyde Beautification Committee or Clyde Library Fund, in care of Chaput Mortuary, P.O. Box 291, Clyde, KS 66938.