Dr. Dale Bergeson of St. Louis, MO, died on May 15, 2025 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He is survived by his wife Sally Bergeson; his children Matthew Bergeson and spouse Jean Bergeson of Palm Harbor, FL, Holly Cunningham and spouse Guy Cunningham of St. Louis, MO; his granddaughters Tessa Bergeson, May Bergeson, Isabel Cunningham and Genevieve Cunningham.
He grew up in Oregon with his parents and two older sisters, Sheri and Carol. He graduated from Junction City High School in Oregon, where he was honored in their Sports Hall of Fame. Later in college, he set several swimming records at the University of Oregon. He graduated with a pre-dental degree, attended Dental School at Washington University, was married before his senior year, then went into the Navy as a dentist in 1968. He opened up a practice in St. Louis Missouri in Webster Groves, where he practiced for over 30 years. Dale was President of the St. Louis Dental Association. He also volunteered for Feed My People, and took several mission trips to Mexico and Kosovo with Service International to provide much needed dental care. Dale loved fishing, golf, and painting on occasion. He also loved to tagteam with his wife Sally to care for his 4 granddaughters when needed. Their favorite thing was swimming with their Pawpaw. The family is so grateful for the exceptional care he has received during his 2 years with Family Partner Homes in St. Louis.
A Celebration of Life to honor Dale will be held Saturday, June 28, 2025, 1pm at LIFE CHURCH STL 1416 Larkin Williams Road Fenton, MO 63026.
We’re so sorry for the loss of Dale. He was such nice guy. We are praying for all the family and friends and for God to comfort as only He can.
I am happy to have met him in this life and look forward to seeing him in the next. I’m certain Jesus arms were open very wide.
What a wonderful family he created.
Great big hugs to you all Sally, Holly, and Matt and to everyone who loves him. May you all feel the peace of Jesus during this time.
Dale was such a kind man. So smart and yet humble and welcoming to all. He and Sally have been an inspiration to many, loving and serving each other and those around them. May God bring sweet comfort to your hearts as you grieve and miss him.
Sweet Sally,
What a wonderful man Dale was. He was so kind and gentle and loved Jesus, you and his family so much. What a legacy of love he left. We are praying for you sweet friend. Please keep us posted on Dale’s Celebration of Life.
Sorry to hear about Dale, but we know where he is now in the throne room of God, singing, and humming praises to the Lord.
We’ve known Dale for probably 40 years. He was also our dentist for many years. We’re keeping Sally and the family in prayer for God‘s peace and comfort to be over them.
Our love & prayers for Dale’s family.
He was always kind and caring to those who knew him. He is now receiving his heavenly reward. May the comfort of the Lord surround your family at this difficult season.
Oh to leave such a blessed obituary behind for those like me who wish I could have known you in person. 🙏 But through reading your obituary makes me realize just how gifted you really are! To be able to touch others even after death will always be our Lord’s Greatest Gift of ALL to not only me but your entire family and friends. Thanks SO much🙏. I met your wife through rubber stamping many years ago and instantly loved her too! God continue to bless ALL during all the rest of all of our lives🙏🥰
Sally, I am so very sorry to hear about Dale. He was such a wonderful man and such a fantastic family man my love and prayers to you and your family!
Sally and family I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my heart and prayers.
What an absolutely gifted, kind man. Above all he did for society and his family-He was a servant of God. My deepest sympathies to Sally and all of his fsmily.
Jerry and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Just from reading and following you on Facebook was enough to tell us what a loving relationship you had for all of these many years. I know it was so hard to say goodbye to your Dale, but I hope your wonderful memories will sustain you until you are reunited. Sending the biggest hug, Sally.
Sally Larry and I are so sorry for your loss, keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. You were such a beautiful couple and we know he is in Heaven now.
Dale will be remembered by us as a friend , our gifted dentist , and a Godly man. I went fishing with Dale once and was amazed as he caught 3 fish in his first 4 casts.
We pray that God will comfort Sally, Matt, Holly, and family
What an amazing man you were married to! You sounded like the dynamic duo. Fortunate to have that many years and memories! So sorry, old friend. Kay Briney Ripp
Sally, you were so blessed to have such a wonderful, Godly, man for a husband. Dale always had a kind word and a calm peaceful demeanor. He will be missed. Hold fast to the love you both shared.
Sally, Matt and Holly, Dale was such a wonderful husband and father and friend. We truly appreciated all the fun times we had with you both. You made a very special family of God’s best people. We love you and are praying for God to comfort you all. John and Sandy Haley
I met him while working at the company his daughter owned and when I say he was always smiling and just really, really nice. Just an all around kind person. To Sally, Holly and the rest of the family, you are in my prayers. God Bless you all.
I have such good memories of Dale and Sally. He was a good and faithful servant with his family, friends and most of all our Lord.
We miss our dear friend already. Our love and prayers are with you Sally, Matt and Holly. We have treasured memories of good times and have new ones to look forward to.