Burrell "Bert" Bertrand Obituary (1928

Burrell "Bert" Bertrand, age 84, of Reedsburg, formerly of Grand View, died on Sunday, August 26, 2012. He was born on April 7, 1928 in Kankakee, Illinois, the son of Maurice and Ermal (Shear) Bertrand. Bert was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the U.S. Army. On April 5, 1949 he was married to the former Elizabeth N. Cash. Bert worked for Illinois Bell for many years until his retirement in 1982. He enjoyed model airplanes, camping in the RV, golfing and hunting. He was a former member of the Moose Lodge and the Grand View Fire Department. Survivors include his wife, Liz; five children: Susan (Ray) Hasier, of Indiana; Stephen Bertrand, of Drummond; Sandra Bolder, of Grand View; Shelia Pecsenye, of Florida and Shawn (Rev. Kurt) Klingbeil, of Reedsburg; twelve grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; two brothers: Gary Scanlon, of Grand View and Harold Dean Meyer, of Manteno, Illinois; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and three grandsons: Jeffery Guess, Michael Bertrand and Jeromie Wilson. Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, August 31, 2012 at the Grand View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Grand View Fire Department would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg is serving the family. Visitation: Service: Friday August 31, 2012 2:00 P.M. Grand View Cemetery