John "Jack" Raymond Bertz
November 28, 1928 - November 19, 2019
Obituary
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
Events
There are no events for John "Jack" yet.
Photos
No photos of John "Jack" have been shared yet.
Memories
BE
Bette Lou Esser
Other •
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
SS
Sandi Spink
Other •
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.
CV
Craig VandeBerg
Other •
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 heavenly investments shine forever!
AS
Al Spaete
Other •
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 taxes and his steering me to a career with USDA. Along the way, Jack invited me to join the Red Cap Fishing Club. We shared many good times during the 40 plus years of our annual outings and get-togethers. I will miss my good friend.