John "Jack" Raymond Bertz Mount Horeb, Wisconsin Obituary

John "Jack" Raymond Bertz

VERONA - John "Jack" Raymond Bertz, age 90, of Verona, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, at All Saints Assisted Living in Madison. He is survived by his wife Jane (Smith) Bertz of 69 years. He was born on Nov. 28, 1928, in Marshfield, Wis. the son of Edward and Florence (Hannah) Bertz. Jack graduated from Loyal High School in 1946 and St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wis. in 1950. He married Jane Smith on Aug. 12, 1950, in Loyal, Wis. Jack worked in Soils and Survey Section for the USDA in Clark County and Dane County, Wis. retiring in 1996. Jack was a private man who had many hobbies to include gardening, investing, collecting rare coins and stamps. He will be remembered most for his strong Catholic faith and the love of his family. Jack is survived by his wife, Jane; one daughter, Lauren Thomen married to Mike, four sons, Peter, Paul married to Phoebe (Lewis), Phillip married to Linda (Gill) and Patrick married to Lorinda (Rainsberger). He is survived by 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Florence Bertz. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. MARY'S OF PINE BLUFF CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3673 County Road P, Pine Bluff, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, with Fr. Rick Heilman presiding. Burial will be held at Saint Anthony's Catholic Cemetery, Loyal, Wis. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until time of the Mass on Saturday. Memorials may be made to All Saints Senior Living Neighborhood. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb Funeral & Cremation Care 500 N. Eighth Street (608) 437-5077
November 28, 1928 - November 19, 201911/28/192811/19/2019
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Al Spaete
December 6, 2019
It was sad to read of Jack's passing. He was truly a very good friend. I considered Jack as my mentor throughout my USDA career. His advice was always welcome and appreciated. I first met Jack in the late 50s at a Dale Carnegie course. This led to Jack doing my tax... Continue Reading
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Craig VandeBerg
November 26, 2019
The Russell and Erline VandeBerg family of Neillsville, WI, extends our sincere condolences upon learning of Jack's recent death. Numismatist Jack probably knew the 2004 D Wisconsin State Quarter may display 2 odd die errors worth up to $175 uncirculated. May Jack's h... Continue Reading
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Sandi Spink
November 22, 2019
Jack was a gentleman....I worked with him for a number of years at the Department of Agriculture in Madison...such a kind Man....my sympathies to the family .....Sandi Spink.
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Bette Lou Esser
November 21, 2019
My deepest sympathy to Jane and the entire wonderful Bertz family.
I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to meet and talk with you the last few weeks.
Bette Lou
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