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Robert Bertsch Obituary
Feb 27, 1924 - Jun 9, 2024
Sandusky
Robert F. Bertsch, 100, of Sandusky, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 9, 2024, at his residence following a brief battle with cancer.
He was born Feb. 27, 1924, in Venice, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1942. He married Alice Sessler on Feb. 18, 1947, at Trinity Lutheran Church, and together, they celebrated their 77th wedding anniversary, along with Robert's goal of turning 100 years of age. Robert was born and raised on his family's Century Farm where he was a lifelong farmer. He also owned and operated Bertsch's Country Store and egg farm. Robert was a salesman for Diamond Fertilizer and Horn's Crop Service and was a field representative for Lake Erie Canning Company. He was lifetime member of Margaretta Grange and Trinity Lutheran Church, Sandusky, where he sang in the choir, was an usher, and served on the church council. Robert was an avid story teller and had a vast knowledge of surrounding area's history.
He is survived by his wife, Alice (Sessler) Bertsch; daughters, Anne (Pierre) Van Raepenbusch and Pat (Larry) Wiedenheft; sons, James and Bill Bertsch; five grandchildren, Eric (Lisa) Van Raepenbusch, Andrea (Brian) Gray, Mark (Carrie) Wiedenheft, Carrie (Ken) Killingsworth, and Robert (Melissa) Wiedenheft; 12 great-grandchildren, Jenna, Mason, Jenkin, and Kate Van Raepenbusch, Andrew Gray, Tyler, Carlie, and Ryan Wiedenheft, Emma and Drew Killingsworth, and Ava and Oliver Wiedenheft; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anna (Gysan) Bertsch.
Visitation for friends will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Ransom Funeral & Cremation Service, 610 S. Washington St., Castalia, and 10 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024, until the time of Robert's funeral at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 502 Bardshar Rd., Sandusky. Pastor Jen Herrmann will officiate.
Memorials may be to Trinity Lutheran Church or Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.
Online condolences and gifts of sympathy may be shared with the family by visiting www.ransomfuneralhome.com.
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Paul & Sharon Braun
June 15, 2024
Fine gentleman so sorry to learn too late for funeral
Linda (Esposito) Lane
June 14, 2024
Anne, So sorry to see your father passed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shawn Yapragigur
June 12, 2024
My deepest condolences to you and your entire family for this sorrowful loss. May God comfort and support you during this sad time. May your father Bill, rest in peace and fly high with the angels.
Sincerely
Shawn Yapragigur
ICP Inc.
Ruth & Andy Nappi
June 11, 2024
Anne Van Raepenbusch
Dearest Anne:
Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your dear father. We are thinking of you and your family at this sad time.
Ruth & Andy Nappi
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