Gerald A Bertram

   Find a Grave ID: 224590672.

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Obituary. Gerald (Gerry) "Shorty" A. Bertram, 92, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died at his home on Monday, February 15, 2021.

Gerry was born on March 12, 1928 in Lima Township, Grant County, the son of Charles and Lena (Haug) Bertram. He was united in marriage to Carol J. Friedli on August 16, 1952 at the Barneveld Lutheran Church, Barneveld, Wisconsin. He attended Livingston High School and graduated from Dodgeville High School. After marriage, Gerry and Carol farmed for a time and then he began doing carpentry work in the early 1960's and continued doing carpentry work until his retirement. Gerry and Carol moved to Platteville in 1962. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of Peace, where he used his carpentry skills to help maintain the church and grounds, and he served in other capacities. He served on the House of Peace Board, where he was a past president. He was an avid dancer and golfer. Gerry enjoyed the "Cottage" on Lake Wisconsin for many years with Carol, family members, and friends fishing and water skiing.

Gerry is survived by his wife, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. Gerry was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and three sisters.

Gerald married Carol J Friedli on 16 Aug 1952. (Carol J Friedli was born on 20 Dec 1933 and was buried in Cremated.)