WALTER BERGSTRESER
Posted: February 4th, 2025
Walter Bergstreser
1947 ~ 2025
Walter Reinhart Bergstreser, of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of Vivian, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on February 2, 2025, at the age of 77 years, following a brief battle with cancer.
Wally was born on October 22, 1947, in Empress, Alberta, the youngest son of Walter and Frieda of Acadia Valley, and grew up on the family farm. After university, Wally pursued teaching, farming, travelling, carpentry and ministry. He married Vivian in 1980, becoming a father to Debbie. The new family welcomed Jennifer in 1982 and Shannon in 1988. Wally had the heart of an educator, teaching in Rosemary, Plenty, Mayfield Colony, Manyberries, and Margaret Wooding. Mr. Berg loved every one of his students. Retirement was spent woodworking, gardening, volunteering, reading, camping, and doting on his beloved grandchildren.
Dad was a kind and gentle man, and a steadfast friend. His happiest times were spent in his garden and creating in his workshop. He was totally devoted to his wife of 45 years and his loving family. He will be deeply missed.
Wally is survived by his wife, Vivian; children Debbie (Steve) Foley, Jennifer (Jordon) Duncan, and Shannon Bergstreser; grandchildren Dustin Enslen, Amanda Enslen (Rhys Morgan), Paige Kirkpatrick and Summer Kirkpatrick; brother Hugo Bergstreser and brother-in-law Gary Sample (Margaret), as well as many nieces, nephews, and their families. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Frieda Bergstreser, sister and brother-in-law Vivian and Nick Stark, and parents-in-law Cyril and Gene Sample. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTRE on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. with Marg McCulley officiating. The service will be live streamed. To attend virtually, please visit Wally’s obituary page on our website, for the link. Those who wish to remember Wally with a donation may do so to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association. To leave a message of condolence you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com.
PATTISON FUNERAL HOME
AND CREMATORIUM
540 South Railway St. SE,
Medicine Hat T1A 4C2
So sorry to hear of Wally’s passing. We used to play together when we were very young!
It sounds like Wally had a very rewarding life!
Leslie Janecke (Janzer)
My gosh so sorry to hear of passing of Mr. Bergstreser, as he was my teacher in Rosemary…My heart goes out to all family and friends…He was a great teacher and we all enjoyed his classes…I will never forget such a great man and teacher…God bless you all…Daryl