C. OTTO BERGGREN
June 9, 1928 ~ September 3, 2017
C. Otto Berggren, 89, of Vancouver, WA, passed away peacefully on Sept. 3, 2017.
Otto was a proud Orangeman (Syracuse University's College of Forestry, Class of '50) and served in the Army in the Signal Corps.
After marrying Anne Johnson, he traveled extensively with his career in the paper industry, living in 3 countries, 6 states, and 9 cities before settling down in the NW.
Otto lived a full life with many adventures: hikes up Mt. Washington, following his fathers footsteps in Alaska, visiting his kids in CO, NY, and FL, and many trips to Sweden to catch up with family/friends. Otto was active in the Rotary Club of Vancouver Sunrise and their Rose Garden at Orchards Park, the Harmoni Lodge of the Vasa Order of America, and a regular at the less formal Beaches happy hour crew.
Otto is survived by his brother, Eskil; 3 children, Jon, Kathi (Pat), Ellen (Pete); 1 grandchild, Megan; and 1 great- grandchild, Patrick.
He is preceded in death by wife, Anne; and black lab and shadow, Ogee.
A life celebration will be held at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver on Fri., Sept. 8th at 2p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Otto can be made to the Vancouver Sunrise Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 820956, Vancouver, WA 98682 or to the Ray Hickey Hospice House, 2112 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98661.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
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Sponsored by Mr.Jon Berggren.
Dad its been one year. Your Orangeman won their opening game with 55 points for you !
I miss you and thanks for being a great man and father.
Your Son , Jon
September 3, 2018
I'm so saddened to hear the passing of Otto. I just adored him. I met him when I started working at 24 hour fitness. He always smiled and was in good spirits unless his favorite sports team didn't win haha. He worked out twice a day, which was fantastic at his age. I always looked forward to seeing him in the morning and in the afternoon. Most of the regular members of the gym knew Otto and always said "Hi" and helped him if he needed any assistance. He will be greatly missed
Michelle Badgley Former 24 employee
September 19, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
A. H.
September 14, 2017
Sorry for the loss to the Berggren Family
Thank you Otto for all the guidance and love you shared with us.
Michael Forcinella
September 13, 2017
Otto, what a great guy. I loved talking to him at the Health Experience about all the fantastic things he did in his life. He called himself a "Crazy Swede" growing up in Brooklyn New York, he travelled allover the world, and especially to Sweden. We will all miss him. He was the type of person we will never forget.
Bill Timmins
September 10, 2017
Our deepest sympathies go out to Otto's family. He always spoke with love and pride of his family. Any time we saw him, he said he was doing great.
We are sorry to have missed the celebration of life.
Gud valsigna Otto and to Ogee too
Kande & Dave Charsha-Thomas
September 9, 2017
To my dear DAD..you will be missed, but your job here was complete. Go hike with Ogee and Scorchy..have coffee with your mom and dad. We will be ok here..
Kate Berggren Lasher
September 8, 2017
We were so sad to see the passing of Otto. He was a member of 24 Fitness and we met him, as we all used to swim together. He was such a joy, with that great laugh of his and those beautiful steel blue eyes. No matter how he was feeling, he always had a smile on face and just made you feel great. He talked lovingly about his kids and just seemed to have such a zest for life. Everyone at the club knew who he was and just loved him. You keep on swimming Otto, we sure will miss you.
Kate and Lou Brannan
September 8, 2017
Otto was a good man and great Rotary Club member. He loved the Rotary Rose Garden.
Pat Humphries
September 8, 2017
I remember Otto bringing home roses from the rose garden for Anne.
John Schaffers
September 7, 2017
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