Robert Bergey Obituary Robert 'Bob' C. Bergey, 89, was released from his earthly body and long-time physical struggles to be with the Lord on December 11th, 2024. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and children at Moravian Village Healthcare Center in Bethlehem. Bob was the oldest of 6 children, born to the late Willard S. Bergey and Anna (Clemmer) Bergey. He was the loving husband of Mary Jane (Landis) Bergey for 69 years. Bob was known for his deep faith in Jesus, love of family, generosity, strong work ethic, enthusiasm for trains, excitement for travel and overall life of service. Bob grew up on the corner of Bergey Rd. and Penn St. in Hatfield. He completed formal schooling up to age 16 at Hatfield and FMS School, and then went to work in the family business at Bergey's Electric for 52 years. After his father retired, Bob worked with his brothers Harold and Will as owners and partners of Bergeys Electric. Bob was an active member of Steel City Mennonite Church since its formation in 1951 in Bethlehem. Additionally, Bob served on the board and was involved with Spruce Lake Retreat Center.
Survivors: Bob treasured his family and is survived by his loving wife Mary Jane and their children: Robert Bergey and wife Beth (Brunk) of Hellertown, Nancy Walters and husband Mark of Bethlehem, Ron Bergey and wife Becky (Gehman) of Hatfield, and son Dave Bergey and wife Lori (Gross) of Perkasie. He deeply loved his 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings: Janet Frederick & husband Herb of Souderton, Harold and wife Esther of Souderton, Joan Myers and husband Dave of Souderton, Will and wife Glenda of Hatfield, and Phil and wife Evon of Lancaster.
Service: A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00AM at Steel City Mennonite Church, 2137 Mixsell Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18015, https://steelcitymennonitechurch.org. Calling hours will be held from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Friday, December 20, 2024 and 9:30AM to 10:45AM Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the church. Interment will be private. Arrangements are being handled by the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. Please record a memory at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the church or Spruce Lake Retreat Center, 5389 Route 447, Canadensis, PA 18325, https://www.sprucelake.org. Bob generously gave his time and resources to both these organizations throughout his life.
Services
Calling Hours
Friday
December 20, 2024
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Steel City Mennonite Church
2137 Mixsell Ave.
Bethlehem, PA
Calling Hours
Saturday
December 21, 2024
9:30 AM to 10:45 AM
Steel City Mennonite Church
2137 Mixsell Ave.
Bethlehem, PA
Celebration of Life Service
Saturday
December 21, 2024
11:00 AM
Steel City Mennonite Church
2137 Mixsell Ave.
Bethlehem, PA