Chesterfield Mayor and City Council to Recognize the 2017 Chesterfield Citizen of the Year

Now, more than ever, our communities need individuals to volunteer and support others throughout the City. Chesterfield Citizen of the Year recipients are recognized for their benefit to the City of Chesterfield through volunteerism, working on community projects and contributing to overall civic groups.   On Monday, March 19, the Chesterfield Mayor and City Council will recognize Rosie Bergh as the 2017 Chesterfield Citizen of the Year at the Council meeting beginning at 7 p.m.   Supporters are encouraged to attend, sharing in the recognition of this outstanding citizen and participating in a reception following the presentation.  A Citizens Selection Committee presented their recommendation to the Mayor, City Administrator and City Council following their review of several worthy nominations including: Doris Frazier, Terry Benda, Janis Silvestein, Giridhar Sriperumbudoor (Gary Budoor) and Jeanne Clauson.   

On March 19, Mayor Bob Nation and City Council will honor Rosie Bergh. Ms. Bergh is a long-time resident of Chesterfield and a positive influence for all who know her.

“There were several citizens nominated who are reaching others within their subdivisions to bring us together. I am extremely pleased to announce that Rosie Bergh is Citizen of the Year for Chesterfield,” stated Mayor Bob Nation.  “Her desire to volunteer by serving many hours in the community and her encouragement for each person she encounters, make us proud to have her in our city.”

Ms. Bergh has volunteered with multiple groups including the Parkway School District, St. Luke’s Hospital, St. John’s United Church of Christ (UCC) and many other civic organizations.

During Ms. Bergh’s early years as a Chesterfield citizen, she was instrumental in starting St. John’s UCC church. She’s an active member of St. John’s UCC where she supports the pastors and mission of the church through family dinners, youth programs and many other activities. Her interest in photography helped the church capture the activities and historical areas of Chesterfield, before and after incorporation. 

When her children were in school, she would often volunteer for events at the Parkway School District. She continues volunteering for educational programs in other capacities and for the last two years, has assisted Dr. Richard Overfelt with an advanced program for teachers. Ms. Bergh helped locate Chesterfield residents who were former students taught in a one room school room. These students presented as part of the advanced program at Faust Park’s Historic Village.

Currently, Ms. Bergh also volunteers at St. Luke’s Hospital where she helps with clerical duties in the Cardiac Rehab department. She has logged more than 3,000 volunteer hours at St. Luke’s.  

For several years, Ms. Bergh has been stopping by Marie de Village and Parc Provence, visiting residents at nursing homes with few or no family members that are able to visit. The patients greatly benefit from her warmth and encouragement.

A reception in the Multi-Purpose Room at City Hall will follow the presentation at the City Council meeting.