Rebecca J. “Becky” Bergstrom, 41, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Primrose Independent Living in Austin after a long battle with cancer.

Becky was born May 12, 1977, in Austin to Keith and Cindy (Peterson) Johnson. She graduated from Austin High School in 1995. Following her graduation, she went on to earn her bachelor of arts degree in early childhood elementary education from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. On Aug. 26, 2006, Becky married Daniel Bergstrom at the Hormel Nature Center in connection with St. Olaf Lutheran Church. The couple made their home in Austin and was blessed with two sons and a daughter. Becky was a stay-at-home mom and a substitute teacher for Austin Public

Schools. Becky’s life was centered around simple things. The love she had for her family mattered most. She was a faithful volunteer at school for her kids and was their number one supporter in all their athletic events. Becky loved the outdoors, camping and hiking at Whitewater State Park, annual trips up north to the family’s Vacationland Resort on Ottertail Lake, Harley rides (before kids!), flip-flops, Oreo McFlurries, mowing the lawn and keeping the fire burning in the farmhouse! She treasured her relationship and the time she was able to spend with her grandparents. Becky was full of grit and determination.  When they told her she had a week to live, she lived 101 days! It was her mother’s 24/7 care and the love of her family and friends that allowed her to be with us as long as she was.

Survivors include her husband, Daniel Bergstrom; children, Ryder (12), Boden (10), and Paisley (8); her mother and stepfather, Cindy (Scott) Sorensen; her father, Keith Johnson (Dawn Thorne); siblings, Tim (Ashley) Johnson and Aaron Johnson; in-laws, RJ (DeDee) Bergstrom, Jessica (Jason) Carlson and Abbey Bergstrom (Logan Cambern); nieces, Elle Johnson, Kennedy Thompson, Haven Carlson and Willow Cambern; nephews, Peyton Johnson, Boone Carlson, Hollis Carlson, Jack Johnson, Ole Cambern and Henrik Johnson; grandparents, Robert and Loretta Peterson and Lamen and Janice Johnson; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family and friends. Becky was preceded in death by her grandparents-in-law, Norbert and Maggie Bergstrom and Ralph and Agnes Waters; and her great-grandparents.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Karen Behling officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at the Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and will continue from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family in anticipation of establishing a scholarship fund for her children. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.