Burnett Bergeson

1915–2011 (age 96)

Politician

Biography

Burnett Bergeson brought a calm steadiness to his roles in public life, listening carefully to constituents and striving to balance practical concerns with long-term stewardship.

His lifelong respect for civic institutions and for the ordinary people he served continues to inspire in the quiet of Zion Cemetery, where he now rests.

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