Background
Bergia, Roger Merle was born on November 26, 1937 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Merle Frederick and Doris Ann (Markham) Bergia.
Bergia, Roger Merle was born on November 26, 1937 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Merle Frederick and Doris Ann (Markham) Bergia.
Bachelor, Eureka College, 1960. Master of Arts, Bradley University, 1967. Postgraduate, Bradley University, since 1968.
Teacher, coach Junior High School, Peoria Heights School, 1960-1965. Principal, Kelly Avenue Grade School, Peoria Heights, Illinois, 1965-1974. Superintendent Peoria Heights Schools, 1974.
Administrative agent Illinois State Board of Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Exemplary Program.
Named School.Adminstr. of Year, Illinois Board Education, 1981-1982, recipient Exemplary Practices award, 1992.
Member of Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Valerie Jean Lane, October 16, 1960. Children: Lori, Amy, Beth.