Former Clay Co. Sheriff Bergquist dies at 64

By Pat Sweeney Jul 29, 2022 | 1:16 PM

The former sheriff of Minnesota’s Clay County has died.

Bill Bergquist died this (Fri) morning after battling Alzheimer’s disease. He was 64.

Current County Sheriff Mark Empting said Bergquist died peacefully with his family at his side.

Bergquist’s family revealed on Thursday that he was recently placed in hospice care.

Bergquist was sheriff from 2002 to 2019.

Bergquist’s wife Annie died in April.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

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Statement from Clay Co. Sheriff Mark Empting:

The family of retired Sheriff Bill Bergquist have requested me to inform the media of an update on him.
At 7:01 this morning, retired Sheriff Bill Bergquist passed away peacefully with his family by his side. The family would like to thank the community for the support you have given Bill over his many years of dedicated service.
The family is asking for their privacy during this difficult time.
Please keep Bill and his family in your thoughts and prayers in the coming m days.

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