Merrill Birgerson

Born in Spring Valley, IL on September 22, 1940
Departed on February 3, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Memorial

Merrill “Biff” Birgerson, 69, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at St. Lukes Hospital. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at First Congregational Church by the Rev. David Hohmann with military honors. The family will receive visitors after 1 p.m. at the church. A reception will follow the service.

Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer (Allan) Boettger of Cedar Rapids; sister, Alda (Kent) Walton of Arlington, TX; mother, Eleanor Birgerson of Arlington, TX; grandsons, Jordan and Micah Boettger; and special friend, Diana Tellier. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Alexander Birgerson and brother, Alexander Birgerson Jr.

Biff was born September 22, 1940 in Spring Valley, IL to Dr. Alexander and Eleanor Birgerson. He graduated from Onarga Military School and received a BA degree in History from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. He served in the Air Force for four years and following his college graduation, served in the Marine Corps in Vietnam. He was employed at Rockwell-Collins for many years, retiring in 2006.

Biff was a long-time member of the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale and First Congregational Church, where he enjoyed singing in the Chancel Choir. His hobbies included golf, fishing, bowling, working in his yard. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandsons, family, and friends.

Memorials may be directed to either First Congregational Church or the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale.

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