Roger L. Bertsch
September 16, 1941 ~ October 10, 2016
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
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Roger L. Bertsch, 75, of Miller, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 17, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Miller with Rev. Max Miller officiating. Burial followed at the St. Lawrence Cemetery. Visitation was held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, October 16, 2016 followed by a 4:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Trinity Lutheran Church, Miller.
Roger LeRoy Bertsch was born September 16, 1941 at Miller, SD to Ewald and Leona (Christman) Bertsch. He attended Odessa Country School through 8th grade and graduated from Miller High School in 1959. He worked at First National Bank in Miller after graduation. While in high school he met Myrna Testerman and they were married July 1, 1960. At this time, they began farming full time north of St. Lawrence where they made their home for 52 years. They moved to Miller in 2012.
Roger’s true passion was farming and he especially loved harvest time. He also had a great love of the outdoors, hunting pheasants and deer, and fishing. Spending time enjoying these hobbies with his kids and grandkids was one of his favorite things. Roger made many good friends while selling Conklin products and seed. He and Myrna enjoyed many fun vacations through those companies. He loved auctions, visiting, and any card game with neighbors, friends and family. He was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and served on the Holden Township Board for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Myrna; children Randy Bertsch of Miller, Kent (Janet) Bertsch of St. Lawrence, Suzanne (Dan) Keck of St. Lawrence, Dianne (Gary) Neyens of Miller, and Marty (Michele) Bertsch of Watertown; sister, Shirley (Glen) Cornwell of Texas; brother, Gary (Beth) Bertsch of Florida; 13 grandchildren: Allison and Adam Bertsch; Kayla (Charles) Fawcett, Kyle and Ashley Bertsch; Clayton, Cassidy, Karli Ann and Kennedy Keck; Garrett and Gavin Neyens; Matthew and Michael Bertsch; one great-grandchild, Morgan Fawcett; sister-in-law, Jerry (Terry) Meek of Webster; brother-in-law, Douglas (JoAnn) Testerman of St. Lawrence; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Russel and Berniece Testerman; brothers-in-law: Larry Testerman and Jess Collins; daughter-in-law, Rene’ Bertsch; and grandson Casey Keck.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Roger’s arrangements.
A Visitation was held on October 16, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 707 East 1st Ave in Miller, South Dakota 57362
A Prayer Service was held on October 16, 2016 at 4:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 707 East 1st Ave in Miller, South Dakota 57362
A Funeral Service was held on October 17, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 707 East 1st Ave in Miller, South Dakota 57362
A Graveside Service was held on October 17, 2016 at 11:00 AM at St. Lawrence Cemetery in St. Lawrence, South Dakota
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Sorry to hear of you loss, he will ever missed by all. Our Deepest Sympathy Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
Sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers to you and your family.
We are so saddened to hear of the sudden loss of Roger. We know he will be missed by his family and the community. May our thoughts and prayers bring you comfort and peace. In Deepest Sympathy,
So sorry to hear of the loss of Roger. He will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with the Bertsch family’s. Happy memories help lesson the pain at this time of sorrow
Sorry to hear the loss of your loved one. You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sending my condolences to your family.
The office sent a copy of the e-mail from FSA. Sorry for your loss. We know that your Dad is in a much better world relaxing & visiting some ole friends that he hasn’t seen for a long time!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you & family.
My sincere sympathy to the family of Roger Bertsch.
My deepest sympathy.
Myra and family – My sincerest sympathy to all of you in your time of loss. May all the memories you’re sharing be a great comfort in the days ahead. God bless all of you!
We are so sorry that we can’t be there to say good bye, you were the best big brother that I could have had and will forever be grateful for the memories. Thank you for the good times and we all shall miss you. Peace!
Our sincere condolences on Roger’s passing.