Julaine "Julie" Bergner

Julaine “Julie”Bergner, age 69, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. She was born on July 21, 1956 to the late Clarence “Porky” and Margaret “Peggy” Michalkiewicz.

Julie grew up in Kimberly. On January 30, 1982 she married Mike Bergner in Appleton. Julie loved to be outside in nature, especially in her backyard watching the birds at her feeders and bird baths. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In her earlier years, she enjoyed playing darts and going bowling with her friends. In her free time, Julie loved to craft, read books, and study her family’s history and ancestry. Julie also cherished the time spent with her dogs over the years.

Julie is survived by her husband, Mike Bergner; children: Peggy (Travis) Gauger, Denis Jahnke, and Tera Lyons; grandchildren: Ashlyn, Taylor (Julian), Ian, Evan, Ariana, and Gregory; sisters: Nancy, Shirin, Missy (Mike), and Tammy; as well as several nieces and nephews. Julie is further survived by her childhood friend, Connie Loewe, whose friendship Julie and her family will be forever grateful for.

She was preceded in death by her parents; infant brother, Brad Michalkiewicz; brothers: Roch and Michael Michalkiewicz; mother and father-in-law; and several brothers-in-law.

A Celebration of Life for Julie will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Verbeten’s Bar and Grill, 154 E. 3rd St., Kaukauna. For online condolences, please visit www.verkuilenfh.com.