Charles Jack Bergman

Potomac - Charles Jack “Poppy” Bergman, 76, of Potomac IL. passed away at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL January 31, 2015. Charles was born the son of Charles and Matilda Bergman on August 20, 1938 in Indiana, Pennsylvania. Charles married his sweetheart Helen Cornell on May 12, 1958 in Paris IL. She survives. Jack is also survived by one son Brad (Connie) Bergman of Bismarck, and one daughter Kathy (Ricky) Fayard of Bismarck; one brother Ron (Chris) Bergman of Greensburg, Pennsylvania; 9 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Jack is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Matilda, and his brother Willie Bergman. Jack was in the United States Air Force for 20 years. He served during the Vietnam War, and rose the rank of Master Sergeant. After retiring from the Air Force, Jack worked as chief of police for Potomac, at Wal-Mart as a door greeter, he also worked at the ammunition disposal warehouse in Rantoul, and at both the high school and grade school in Armstrong. Jack was a very loving and kind man, who enjoyed the Pittsburg Steelers, and fishing with his family. A celebration of life for Jack will be held at Potomac Church of Christ on Saturday February 7, 2015 at 10 a.m. Officiating will Pastor Randy Walters. A visitation will be held at Sunset Funeral Home, a life celebration center, in Danville on Friday February 6, 2015 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please join Jacks family in sharing pictures, videos, and memories on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.