Bernard Joseph Berghager served in the U.S. Army for 5 months. Bernard served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Heart attack
Sheriff Bernard Berghager suffered a fatal heart attack one day after conducting a search of an extremely hot home.
He was executing a search warrant with other officers when he was exposed to extremely high temperatures inside the home. He became exhausted during the search and appeared out of breath. The following morning he arrived at work and collapsed. He was transported to a local hospital where he passed away.
Sheriff Berghager had served with the Ralls County Sheriff's Office for 12 years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Berghager gave the Ralls County Sheriff's Office 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the New London community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Berghager.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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