ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: CRAPPELL, BERGEN 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Twin City Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died: Thursday, January 12, 2012

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CRAPPELL, BERGEN 
(Died January 12, 2012)

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Bergen Mark Crappell, 85, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Teche 
Regional Medical Center. 

He and his family were longtime residents of Morgan City and made their living 
in the trapping and fishing industry.

Bergen was a World War II Veteran enlisting and serving in the Navy. He was 
awarded the Victory Ribbon, American Area, Asiatic Pacific (3 Stars), 
Philippine Liberation (2 Stars) medals.

He was a tug boat captain, and also a professional oyster shucker, a trade 
which was taught to him by his father.

Bergen was a faithful Saints fan dating back to the 1960's and always knew they 
would win the Super Bowl. He also was a true LSU fan and supporter. He inspired 
many family members, nephews, into playing football at local schools.

He always enjoyed helping his family, one case was his nephew Wayne Crouch, 
whom was injured at an early age. Bergen was there not wasn't leaving the 
hospital until he was rehabilitated.

Bergen was more than just an uncle, taking on the role as father and 
grandfather to family members. We would like to thank Susan Fromenthal and her 
children Denisica, Chris, and Nathan Starling fro the care and love given to 
Uncle Bergen over the years. Also thanks to Caleb Bryan for being there for 
Uncle Bergen. To Rose Fromenthal for the support and love given to him and 
staying with him until the end.

Survivors include three sisters, Marie Louise Daigle, Shirley Scadlock, both of 
Morgan City, Eula Champagne of Tomball, Texas. He is also survived by numerous 
nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Alex C. Crappell and Medora Lovell 
Crappell. Also preceding him in death four brothers, Wilbert, Preston, William, 
and Wilton Crappell; three sisters, Vivian Young, Lucille Dardar, and Stella 
Roe; nephew in law Glathen "Guy" Starling.

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, January 20, 2012 at Church of God 
of Prophecy on Second St. in Morgan City beginning at 1:00 p.m. with funeral 
services at 2:00 p.m. with Military Honors provided by East St. Mary Veterans 
Funeral Squad and 
then laid to rest in Morgan City Cemetery.

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