Lynn R. Berggren

Broken Bow, NE- Lynn R. Berggren age 65 of Broken Bow, died February 16, 2016 at the Lexington Regional Medical Center in Lexington. Funeral services will be held on Saturday February 20, 2016 at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Broken Bow with Father Jim Hunt officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, February 19, 2016 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Govier Bros. Mortuary. A rosary service will be held Friday evening at 7:30 PM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Broken Bow. Memorials are suggested to the Nebraska Game and Parks Foundation or the Nebraska One Box Pheasant Hunt Foundation. Govier Bros. Mortuary of Broken Bow is in charge of the arrangements. Lynn Berggren was born September 4, 1950 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Myron and Margaret (Williams) Berggren. He grew up with his two sisters and graduated from Grand Island Senior High in 1968. Lynn attended Kearney State College, where he met wife Jeanne. They graduated in May 1973, married in June, and moved to Broken Bow on September 4, 1973. Lynn was a third generation contractor; together with Jeanne they built Berggren Home Builders. Their business grew from small commercial and general construction to serving a 90 mile radius in central Nebraska for any poured walls and agricultural construction. Many people have played an integral part, including their first employee, Mike Bell, and long-time employee, Randy Nielsen. Son, Patrick and wife Tristan moved to Broken Bow to continue as the 4th generation of Berggren contractors. Lynn’s passion for the outdoors started at an early age with his father, Myron, and uncle, Oliver. These passions were continued with his wife, kids, and grandkids; unforgettable memories of weekends at Johnson Lake, countless hunting & fishing excursions, and other outdoor activities. Life was celebrated regularly with 5:00 happy hour, family, and friends. Lynn and Jeanne had three children: Patrick, Becky, and Kevin. Lynn cherished practicing and coaching his kids in basketball throughout their school years, as well as their classmates and peers. He took great joy in teaching his kids and grandkids how to hunt and fish. One of his most proud moments was being appointed by Governor Heinman to serve on the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in 2007. He served for two terms representing 21 counties and was commission chairman in 2014. Lynn was a supporter and advocate for wildlife conservation, habitat management and improving opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. He worked tirelessly to make all the Nebraska outdoors, including public hunting, fishing and other activities, accessible and enjoyable for all ages and was actively involved in educating Nebraska youth about the great outdoors. He was a cherished member of the Broken Bow community with on-going involvement in many organizations. He was a founding member of Broken Bow Economic Development, former board member of Custer Federal, actively participated in Broken Bow Optimist Club, and had 40 years of involvement in the Nebraska One Box Pheasant Hunt, including serving as a Director. Lynn Roland Berggren was preceded in death by his parents Myron and Margaret Berggren, and great uncles: Donald Berggren, Ted Berggren, and Oliver Berggren. He is survived by: • Wife, Jeanne Berggren of Broken Bow, NE • Son, Pat (Tristan) Berggren of Broken Bow, NE • Daughter, Becky Berggren of Boston, Massachusetts • Son, Kevin Berggren, Montezuma, IA • 2 grandchildren, Katelyn and Kaleb Berggren • Sister, Karen (Charlie) Plebanek, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas • Sister, Ann (Dick) Huffman of Kearney, NE • Cousins, Jerry Berggren and James Harrold Berggren • And several nephews and nieces