Laura Bergt was born on October 1, 1940 in Candle, Alaska, USA. She was married to Neil Bergt and William Crockett. She died on March 14, 1984 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
Appointed by President Richard Nixon to the National Council on Indian Opportunity. Appointed by President Gerald Ford to the American Revolution Bicentennial Council.
Inducted into the Alaska Women's Hall of Fame in 2015.
Appointed to the Alaska Senate in 1973 to succeed Don Young following his election to Congress, but did not win confirmation; a special election was instead held.