William "Bill" E. Bergerson, age 86 of Forest Lake formerly of St. Paul died March 15, 2006. He was born March 31, 1919 in Vancouver, Washington to Richard and Mammie (Johnson) Bergerson. He was a switch foreman for Burlington Northern Railroad for 35+ years. He is preceded in death by brother, Glenn Bergerson. Survived by loving wife, Muriel of 62 years; and their children, Prudence (Bruce) Lawrence, Barbara Florance, William (Tara) Bergerson, Michael (Iris) Bergerson; 11 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 3 sisters: Audrey (Lloyd) Reitmier, Mary Lou (Harley) Bruun, and Shirley (LeRoy) Starner; and other extended family. Funeral service will be held at 11 AM Friday, March 17, 2006 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 807 Hwy 97 S.E., Forest Lake, MN. Visitation will be on Friday from 10 AM until time of service at the church. Burial at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN.