Kansasville (formerly of Racine) – Deborah Ann (nee: Lietzke) Bergman, age 62, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of her family, on Sunday, March 17, 2019 – following an exceptionally brave 22-year battle with cancer.

Deborah was born in Racine on April 22, 1956 to the late Donald F. and Julianne (nee: Hammer) Lietzke, Sr.  She graduated from William Horlick High School in 1974. On October 1, 2011 Debbie married her soulmate, James Bergman, and the two became one. From that point on, Debbie & Jim were affectionately known as "Lucy & Ricky". Deborah was employed for over 36 years by InSinkErator, until her failing health forced her to retire in 2015.

Deborah was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Union Grove. An avid sports girl, she enjoyed playing Racine City League softball (3 times a week), bowling, had a sharp eye for shooting in pistol leagues, and all sorts of crafts – especially crocheting, knitting, and art / coloring books. Deborah had a great respect and admiration for animals – especially when it came time to being with her horses and dogs. She truly enjoyed their home on Eagle Lake, where she spent many beautiful sunny afternoons….quietly fishing……and had loads of fun whether she caught anything or not. Above all, Deborah loved spending time with her entire family and extensive circle of friends.

Surviving are her loving husband, James; sister, Lisa Monterastelli; brothers, Fred (Mary) Lietzke and Donald (Sheila) Lietzke, Jr.; mother-in-law, Florence Bergman; sister-in-law, Mary (Cliff) Titcomb; brothers-in-law, Steve (Diane) Bergman and Pete Bergman; children, Chris (Amy) Bergman, Scott (Shana) Bergman, Paul (Jennifer) Bergman and Shayla Noltee (Alex Lemmons); grandchildren, Alex, Ethan, Caleb, Seth, Nadia, Hayden, Landen, Connor, James, Jack and Lexton; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends – too numerous to mention all by name. In addition to her parents, Deborah was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Robert Bergman.

Services celebrating Deborah's life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 3:00 pm with Pastor Don Frelitz officiating. A memorial reception / dinner will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Saturday, April 6 ^th , from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.

A heartfelt note of thanks to the entire team at ProHealth Care – especially Dr. Mohammad Raza & his staff, hospice (most notably, Kim), devoted caretaker, Josh; and faithful friends, Debbie & Denise for the compassionate care & support given in Deborah's time of need. She truly appreciated all of your kindness and genuine concern.