Gene Bergens, 58, of Zolfo Springs, passed away in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, September 13, 2015. He was born in Winter Haven, Florida on July 2, 1957 and had been a resident of Hardee County since 2003, moving here from DeSoto County. Gene was employed by the Hardee County School Board as an electrician.

Survivors include one son, Nicholas Bergens and wife Kimberly of Wauchula; two daughters, Lindsay Norris and husband Stephen, and Abby Kielarowski and husband Ed, all of Wauchula; three brothers, Glenn Bergens and wife Raina of Zolfo Springs, Harold Bergens and wife Margie of Nocatee, and Tommy Bergens and wife Kelly of Zolfo Springs; eight grandchildren, Haylee and Raymond Norris, Chloe, Hayden, and Mason Kielarowski, and Andrew, Austin, and Aaren Bergens; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Robarts Garden Chapel on Thursday, September 17, 2015 from 4:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Memorial services are at 5:00 PM with Rev. Duane Willis officiating.