LARRY ARTHUR “BUTCH” BERGMAN
Larry Arthur Bergman ‘Butch’ passed away on April 10, 2021, at UC hospital surrounded by his loving family. The son of Arthur and Lottie (White) Bergman was 75 years old, born on October 17, 1945, in Batesville. On October 2, 1971, he married his love, Peggy Konnersman.
Butch, as he was known to all his friends and family, was a 1963 graduate of Batesville High School. The proud veteran served in the National Guard and belonged to St. John’s United Church of Christ. He held a long career as a US Postal Rural Carrier for 42 years while working as a school bus driver much of that time. He was a member of the FOE Aerie #1130 in Batesville and associate member of the Batesville Knights of Columbus #1461.
Butch was a sports enthusiast. Over his lifetime he coached a lot of basketball, as an ICA and middle school coach. He was an avid Indiana University and Cincinnati Reds fan too, always ready to catch a game or talk sports shop. Being outdoors, whether it was going hunting, spending the day fishing or horseback riding were other favorites of his. Butch also enjoyed dancing and could be found singing karaoke from time to time. Most of all he loved the time spent with his beloved family.
Many will remember Butch as a man who worked hard to provide for his loving wife and kids. He had many challenges in his life, but he had the true heart and grit a man can only aspire to have himself. He had a positive impact on a lot of lives in Batesville and unselfishly gave of his time and talents to benefit his community.
He will be dearly missed by his wife, Peggy; daughters, Beth (Joe) Haverkos of Batesville and Stephanie Bergman of Cincinnati; granddaughter, Savannah Hall; three grandchildren, Conner, Madelyne and Mariah; along with his sister, Violet Christopher of Palm Harbor, FL.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Bergman.
A Celebration of Life will take place on April 21, 2021, at the Knight of Columbus Hall in Batesville from 1-7 p.m.
Memorials may be given to the Jennifer Bergman Memorial Fund by bringing that day or by mailing to: Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006.