Richard Bergeson, a former Republican member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, has died. He was 92 years old. His passing was confirmed by his family and local news outlets.
Bergeson represented District 47B, which included parts of Bloomington, from 1973 until 1982. During his tenure, he was known for his work on education and transportation issues. He served as the assistant minority leader during the 1979-1980 legislative session.
After leaving the legislature, Bergeson remained active in community and civic affairs in Bloomington. He was a longtime member of the Bloomington Lions Club and was involved with the Bloomington Historical Society.
Details regarding the cause of death or specific memorial services have not been publicly released. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
