Ronald J. Bergsten, 68

Ronald J. Bergsten, 68, of Valrico, Fla., formerly of Red Oak, died on April 10, 2009.

Ronald Bergsten was born Feb. 9, 1941, to Reuben and Gladys Hilding Bergsten in Red Oak.

Ron graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in Business Administration. He was a well known commercial real estate developer in Tampa.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents and a brother, Larry Bergsten.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey Bergsten of Valrico, Fla.; daughters, Elke Bergsten of Valrico, Fla., and Darby (Jesse) Herald of Valrico, Fla.; two grandchildren; and brother, Marve (Pat) Bergsten of Council Bluffs.

A private family service will be held at the family farm south of Red Oak. A visitation for friends and family will follow at the First Covenant Church in Red Oak from 3-5 p.m. on July 12.