Erma Bertsch
October 24, 1936 ~ January 4, 2016
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
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Erma Bertsch, 79, of Huron and formerly of the Tulare and Miller area, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016 at the Violet Tschetter Memorial Home in Huron.
Funeral service were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 11, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church, Miller with Rev. Matt Richards officiating. Burial followed at the St. Lawrence Cemetery. Visitation was held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, January 10, 2016 with a 4:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
Erma Jean Eads was born October 24, 1936 to H. Ray and Mable (Hoffman) Eads at Miller, SD youngest of three children. She married Eldon Bertsch July 16, 1958 at Huron, SD. They lived in Miller until 1962, when they moved to a farm north of St. Lawrence and in 1965 they moved to her parents’ farm north of Vayland.
Erma loved the farm, children and animals especially dogs. She also liked to crochet. Besides raising five children and helping on the farm she worked four years at James Valley Nursing Home in Redfield prior to working 25 years at the Redfield State Hospital and school from which she retired in 1998. She remained on the farm until moving to an apartment in Huron in December of 2010. She made some great friends at the apartment complex and enjoyed her time there immensely.
Survivors include three sons: Paul (Marla) Bertsch of Lake Preston, Monte (Ann) Bertsch of Keene, Calif., and Mark Bertsch of Huron; two daughters: Charlene Kittelson of Yankton and Anita Bertsch (Frank Bargas) of Cortaro, Arizona; five grandchildren: Leann (Steven) Peterson, Matt Bertsch, Patrick Bertsch, Katrina Bargas, and Katelyn Bertsch; two great grandchildren: Shaelah and Kaylee Peterson; and two step great grandchildren: Ivy and Steven Peterson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister; Grace, brother, Vernon; infant daughter, Julia; and husband, Eldon.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Erma’s arrangements.
A Visitation was held on January 10, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Reck Funeral Home, 313 E. 1st Ave. in Miller, South Dakota 57362
A Prayer Service was held on January 10, 2016 at 4:00 PM at Reck Funeral Home, 313 E. 1st Ave. in Miller, South Dakota 57362
A Funeral Service was held on January 11, 2016 at 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church, 610 East 4th Ave in Miller, South Dakota 57362
A Graveside Service was held on January 11, 2016 at 3:00 PM at St. Lawrence Cemetery in St. Lawrence, South Dakota
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Deepest Sympathy to the family. Your Mom may rest in peace and comfort. God Bless.
So sorry to hear of your Mother’s death. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Brenda
My prayers are with the family. I spent a lot of time with my friend Mark at his parent’s home during my youth and Erma was always a shining example of God’s love. What a beautiful person.
Paul, I’m sorry to hear about your mom. My deepest sympathy.
Paul and Marla, Monte Mark, Charlene, Anita, May all the special memories you shared with your mother bring you comfort . With Deepest Sympathy, Marilyn and Jim Halbig
Sending our love and prayers as you go through this difficult time. John and Tammy Barnes Carol Wurz
So sorry for your loss! She was a sweet lady!
Mark, I was sad to hear of your mother’s passing. May she be at peace. Strength and blessings to you.
Paul, Marla and family, We are sorry to hear of your loss, Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Pat and Sue
Sympathy to Erma’s family. Kathy Nowell and family.
I am sorry to hear the passing of Erma. May you be comforted by God’s word in John 5:28, 29 and Acts 24:15 that there will be a resurrection to life of all our dear loved ones.
Paul and family, my deepest sympathies to you during this time.