Celebrating the Life of Henry B Bergey

Henry B. Bergey, 102, of Souderton, PA went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at his residence.
Henry was born in Telford, PA to the late Norman L. Bergey and the late Bessie (Bergey) Bergey. He was the loving husband of the late Kathryn (Ziegler) Bergey for 59 years, and father to Glenn Bergey and the late Roy Z. Bergey and late Fern Z. Yothers.
As we celebrate Henry’s life, we are humbled at the precious gift he was to those who knew him. Above all else, he loved Jesus, which guided him in all aspects of his life. It made him a devout husband to Kathryn, wise and loving father figure to his family, a faithful brother in Christ to Franconia Mennonite Church, a hard-working servant leader to his family’s company (Bergey’s) for over 80 years, and a faithful steward who gave generously of his time, gifts and resources to honor God and bless those around him.
Henry was known for his contagious joy, which was evident from his constant singing and whistling and the enthusiasm he brought to all activities - work or play. He loved reading his Bible, teaching Sunday School for over 70 years, visiting his friends at the Souderton Mennonite Home, the great outdoors, retreating to the mountains in Tioga County, fishing in Canada, flowers, croquet, ice hockey which he played until he was 79, photography, planning events to build community, traveling with friends, playing Rook, and riding his bicycle around Franconia. He served passionately in various leadership roles for the church, non-profits and industry boards. He loved life and he inspired others to live life to the fullest. One of his favorite bible verses was 1 John 5:12-13.
We will miss him on this earth, but our hearts are at peace knowing that he is in heaven with his Lord and Savior.
Henry is survived by his sister, Elva Mininger of Souderton; his son, Glenn Bergey of Telford, PA; his daughter-in-law, Elaine A. Derstine & husband, Merril of Souderton, PA; his son-in-law Robert Yothers of Souderton, PA; his 10 grandchildren - Kevin & Teresa Bergey, Mark & Darla Bergey, Luke & Rachelle Bergey, Joanna & Matt Shisler, Renita & Jason Shelly, Glenda & Ben Leatherman, Laura & Wes Schmidt, Robert Yothers Jr., Betsy & Jeremy Moyer, Ben & Linsey Yothers; his 24 great-grandchildren - Micah & Alycia Bergey, Tyler & Sara Bergey, Kaitlyn & Andrew Kriebel, Rissa Bergey, Lincoln & Jill Bergey, Elle Bergey, Lane Bergey, Tess Bergey, Rachel Bergey, Heidi Bergey, Ashlyn Bergey, Mattasyn & Stefanos Stamoulacatos, Maura Shisler, Bryce & Abigail Shelly, Brandt Shelly, Brooklyn Shelly, Trey Leatherman, Levi Leatherman, Landon Schmidt, Natalia Schmidt, Audrey Schmidt, Jenna Moyer, Adam Moyer, and Braeden Yothers; his 10 great-great-grandchildren - Eli Bergey, Aiden Bergey, Jade Bergey, Cole Bergey, Oliver Bergey, Teagan Bergey, Nolan Bergey, Kinsley Kriebel, Wyatt Kriebel, and Cristos Stamoulacatos.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Roy Z. Bergey; his daughter, Fern Z. Yothers, his daughter-in-law, Lourene C. Bergey; and his four siblings, Roy B. Bergey, Anna Derstine, Norman B. Bergey, and Lester B. Bergey.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm at Franconia Mennonite Church, 613 Harleysville Pike, Telford, PA 18969, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 4:00 pm.
Burial will take place at Franconia Mennonite Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers take time to bless someone in need, spend time with your loved ones or give to your favorite non-profit.
Please share your stories of Henry with the Bergey Family at www.bergeymemories.com.
Arrangements by: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, PA 18964.