Bergen Crappell

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.