May 5, 2021
Kenneth R. Bergren, 94, of Winter Haven, Fla., formerly of Williamsport, passed away peacefully May 4, 2021. He was born Dec. 19, 1926, the son of Carl Gustav Bergren and Esther Larson Bergren, both of whom predeceased him. He married the love of his life on March 17, 1956, the former Audre LaForme. Audre survives at home.
Ken grew up in South Williamsport and graduated from South Williamsport High School in 1944. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army. He was honorably discharged in 1947. After the Army, he enrolled at the former Dickenson Junior College (currently Lycoming College) for 2 years before transferring to Augusta College, in Rock Island, Ill. He graduated in 1952 with a degree in business administration.