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John D. Bergquist Jr.

September 5, 1933 — July 31, 2025

Bettendorf

John D. Bergquist Jr., 91, of Bettendorf, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House.

Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, and a private graveside service will be held at the Rock Island National Cemetery.

John was born on September 5, 1933 in Wabasha, Minnesota the son of John and Mildred (Swap) Bergquist. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1955. On October 6, 1957, he married Iris DenHartog in Eddyville, Iowa. John worked in construction and was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union. He was also a member of the Bettendorf VFW and the Viking Club, Moline. John was known as a “Mr. Fix-It” and always willing to help anyone in need.

Those left to honor his memory are his wife, Iris Bergquist of Bettendorf; son, Alan (Stephanie) Bergquist of Taylor Ridge, Illinois; two grandchildren, Casey (Ryan) Klemme and Mack Parker; and two great-grandchildren, Parker and Keaghan Klemme.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Luelle Giles and Frank Bergquist.

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