David H. Bergstedt Jr.; 70; of Monessen; passed away on Wednesday; April 2; 2014; in Monongahela Valley Hospital. He was born June 20; 1943; in New Eagle; eldest son of the late David H. and Lena DeRocco Bergstedt Sr. Dave graduated from Monessen High School and had received a scholarship to Youngstown State University in football. He later transferred to California State College. Dave was a U.S. veteran; having served in the Army National Guard. Dave was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Church of Monessen as well as the Monessen Elks BPOE No. 773; Ravens AA; French Club; and Croatian Club. Dave also loved spending time with his son; Dave; at his place of business; Kopko’s Grille. He worked as a Steelworker for Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel; and most recently for Arcelor Mittal and had served as a grievance manager for the Steelworkers Union. Dave worked many years as a sporting official. He had been a WPIAL official in football; baseball; and basketball; as well as a member of the Eastern Collegiate Football Association. Dave worked many games; from minor league upwards to college level sporting events; but his favorite was college football. He was respected by the players on the field or court; and admired by his fellow officials; with whom he developed great friendships. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Steelers; Penguins; and Pirates; however; his heart was always with his beloved Monessen Greyhounds. Most of all; Dave loved spending time with his family; especially their large holiday gatherings. Surviving are his wife; Sandra Jupin Bergstedt; four daughters; Meri and husband; John Labick; of Latrobe; Dana Bergstedt and companion; George Toineeta of Ashville; N.C.; Heidi and husband; Doug Niesen of Peters Township; Tippi and husband; Derrick Dolfi; of Belle Vernon; his son; David H. III and wife; Dana Bergstedt; of Monessen; nine grandchildren; Tommy Labick; Wil; Ben; and Rachel Niesen; Natalie; Ashley; and Rylie Dolfi; Victoria and David IV Bergstedt; two brothers; Daniel and wife; Roberta Bergstedt and William and wife; Aurelia Bergstedt; both of Monessen and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brother; Barry J. Bergstedt; in addition to his parents. Dave was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC.; Family Owned and Operated as a Member of the Golden Rule; 1209 Grand Blvd.; Monessen; where friends will be welcomed from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m.; Friday; April 4. A blessing service will be held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at the Epiphany of Our Lord Church; with the Father Michael Crookston officiating. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at http://www.rhomefuneralhome.com.