Gregory Bergman

Gregory “Porky” Bergman, age 71, a resident of Portland, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at his home.

Porky was born Dec. 18, 1953, in Celina, Ohio, the son of Walter and Kathryn (Vonderhyde) Bergman. 

Porky retired as a truck driver at Cooper Farms. 

Throughout Porky’s life, he enjoyed hauling livestock, raising and training horses and wheeling and dealing at auctions, and was considered a jack of all trades. He was a member of the VFW in Fort Recovery, a founding member of the Fort Recovery Riding Club and was an accomplished saddle bronc rider.

Survivors include: 

Son — Trent Pearson (wife: Stacy), Fort Recovery, Ohio

Three daughters — Crystal Marie Jutte (husband: Kevin), Celina, Ohio; Karla Marie Bergman, Portland, Indiana; and Mindy Imel (husband Craig), Portland, Indiana

Two brothers — Calvin Bergman (wife: Teresa), Maryland; and Kevin Bergman (wife: Kim), Ansonia, Ohio

Three sisters — Elaine Brunswick, Portland, Indiana; Becky Shreeve (husband Greg), Salamonia, Indiana; and Miriam Major (companion David), Pennville, Indiana

Several nieces, nephews and godchildren.

Grandchildren — Kurt, Kerry, Kent, Kolton, Grant, Emma, Paul, Conner, Wyatt, Easton and Alyssa

Great-grandchildren — Elsie, Clay and Arlo

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenny Bergman and Kurt Bergman; a sister, Kirsten Bergman; and a great-grandchild Weston Jutte.

Private services are scheduled at a later date. 

Arrangements entrusted to Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.