Ricky "Rick" Bergbower

Ricky “Rick” Bergbower, age 78, of the Town of Peck died Sunday at his home on February 21, 2021. Rick was born November 5, 1942 in Effingham, IL to the late Leonard and Geraldine (Koontz) Bergbower. Rick worked for Sheraton and Hilton Hotels as their chief engineer for many years. In 1993, Rick moved to St. Germain and owned and operated The Musky Inn. In 2002 he moved to the Town of Peck where he hobby farmed. He was an animal lover, having draft horses, raising St. Bernards, and cats. Along with his son, Don, Rick loved to work on his 1965 GTO and take it to car shows. He was an avid NASCAR fan and a Chicago Bear fan. Rick also served in the US Army. Rick is survived by a son Donald (Heidi) Bergbower of the Town of Peck, a brother Curtis (Elaine) Bergbower of Scottsdale, AZ, and a sister Brenda Butcher-Baszek of Illinois. A visitation will be held on Thursday from 1:00 PM until 3:00PM at Strasser-Roller Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 PM at the funeral home. Father Charles Hoffmann will officiate.