Grace Wick Bergum

Grace (Jukulen) Wick Bergum, age 88, of St. James, MN, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at Mankato House, MN. Grace Rubie Jukulen was born on August 8, 1920 in Fairmont, MN the daughter of Oscar Bertha (Blackstad) Jukulen. Grace's mother died when she was young and she was raised by her father and step-mother Gundia Sannes. She grew up and attended country school near Godahl and later attended and graduated from St. James High School. Grace worked various jobs at Kadings, Ernies, ST Industries, Tony Downs and Green Giant. She most recently worked in the kitchen at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Center in St. James. Grace married Merle Wick on December 16, 1939 in St. James. He preceded her in death in 1980. Grace married Louis Bergum on May 6, 1990 at First Lutheran Church in St. James. He preceded her in death in 2001. Grace was a member of First Lutheran Church in St. James. She enjoyed dancing, playing cards, painting, playing piano and spending time with family and friends. She especially enjoyed her lunch dates with her sisters. Survivors include her children, Marris Rooney of Zephyrhills, FL, Chuck (Sheila) Wick of St. James, Dennis (Linnea) Wick of Mankato, Catherine Michaels of Pipestone and Mary (Steve Barrie) Wick of Eden Prairie, 12 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 5 step-great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson, sisters, Ora Flanagan of Mankato, Florence (Don) Lewis of Lake Crystal, Phyllis Mosher of Lake Crystal, Amy Rose Storts of Brooklyn Center, MN and Norma (Roy) Schmidt of Onamia, MN and sister-in-law, Pat Wick of Ortonville, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Merle, husband Louis, 2 infant sons and grandson, Tony Clawson.