Hans Bergner Obituary (1938 - 2025)

Hans Bergner, 86, of Poulsbo died October 10, 2025, at St. Michael Medical Center. Hans was born in Hamburg, Germany, came to America as a teenager, and joined the Navy, where he would spend his working career, achieving the rank of Master Chief. Hans married the love of his life, Rosemary Pitman (née Wescott), on September 5, 1964, in Ballston Spa, NY. He was preceded in death by Rosemary, as well as brothers and sisters. He is survived by his brother Toby; sons Randy and wife Anne Pitman, Hans W. and wife Helene Bergner, and Paul Bergner and his partner Beata; daughters Dawn and Anita; grandchildren John, January, Ricky, Willie 'Bear,' Jazza, Christopher, Scott, Carlie, Heather, Chris, Melissa, Haley, Jacob, Ian, and Ryan; many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and Molly the cat. A longtime member of the North Kitsap Baptist Church, Hans was a good husband and father who deeply loved his family and was greatly loved in return.