FOWLER – Edward Allen Bergkamp, age 52, died early Thursday morning, February 26, 2015, at the Diversacare Of Larned Nursing Home, Larned, Kansas.

He was born February 24, 1963, at Fowler, Kansas, the son of William J. and Rita J. (Hayden) Bergkamp. As a young boy he attended the Fowler school system, graduating in 1981. He later attended Dodge City Community College, receiving his Associate of Science degree as a diesel technician. After his schooling, he began his career as a diesel mechanic, working for Foley, Inland, and Schumberger.

He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Fowler. He enjoyed fishing, shooting sports, music, and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by:
His mother, Rita Bergkamp of rural Fowler, Kansas

Two brothers, Donald Bergkamp of Fowler, Kansas
Joseph Bergkamp of Fowler, Kansas

Three sisters, Sharon Glenn and husband Randy of Garden City, Kansas
Loretta Robbins and husband Wylie of Eustis, Nebraska
Barbara Turley and husband Bill of Adams, Wisconsin

Several nieces and nephews

He is preceded in death by his father.

Vigil services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Fowler. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at the church with Father Ted Skalsky presiding. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade. Interment will follow in the Fowler Cemetery, Fowler.

The family would welcome memorials to the Edward Bergkamp Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.