Wesley Alton Bergsrud

Jun 9, 1938 -

Mar 9, 2026

Wesley "Wes" Bergsrud, 87, passed away on March 9, 2026, in Anchorage, Alaska.

Born in Spring Grove, Minn., on June 9, 1938, he was the oldest son of Walter and Laverne Bergsrud. He met and married Peggy Schuh in 1958.

In 1969 Wes, Peggy and their four children, Brenda, Bradley, Kevin and Michael, moved to Alaska, where Wes worked in oil exploration for over 28 years.

Wes was actively involved at Saint Anthony's Catholic Church for many years, as a usher, communion minister and even pancake cooker, and with Knights of Columbus.

Wes was a lifelong avid reader, loved boating on the Mississippi and bowling. He loved "kids" and pets and they loved him!

After he retired, he again enjoyed bowling with his friends on multiple leagues including Recycled Teenagers and Over the Hill Gang until his health slowed him down. He enjoyed visiting and watching friends bowl up to a few weeks before his death.

Wes made long lasting friendships and participated in over 50 men's poker weekends that they called "retreats" where they said prayers before meals, smoked cigars and maybe drank a beer or two. He also enjoyed fishing for salmon on the Kenai and smoking his catch.

He is survived by Peggy, his wife of 67 years; daughter, Brenda; son, Kevin (Barbara); grandchildren, Erika (Clinton), Walter (Becca) Olivia (Ezequiel); and great-grandchildren, Scott, Camille and Oliver. He was preceded in death by two sons, Michael and Bradley; his parents; and five siblings.

Visitation will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m., at Saint Anthony's Catholic Church, 825 Klevin Street in Anchorage. A reception will follow the mass.

Wes will be buried in the family plot in Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery in summer 2026.