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Bruce Bertsch Obituary
Bruce was born April 24, 1953 in Lamar, CO the son of Howard E. and Mary E. (Miller) Bertsch.
He graduated from Clay Center High School in Clay Center, KS.
He enjoyed KU Sports and was a basketball season ticket holder and member of the Williams Fund. Bruce also enjoyed golfing, motorcycling and woodworking. He was an avid reader and loved computers and music.
He was a retired database administrator.
He married Brenda Williams on July 5, 1975 in Wichita, KS. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include his daughter, Mara (Charles) Blake, Olathe, KS; three grandchildren, Felicity, Charlotte, Oliver; and one sister, Marsha (Jacob) Griffin, Oxford, NJ.
The family will greet friends prior to the service at 10 a.m. until service time on Thursday, March 8th at the church.
Memorial Contributions may be made in his name to Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation (PKD Foundation) and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bruce Bertsch
Cathy Rosebaugh
March 17, 2018
Brenda, so sorry for your loss. I had no idea until just now of his passing. Sending you a big hug!
Doug Rupe
March 10, 2018
I am so sorry and sad to learn the news of Bruce. I haven't seen him since our days of working together in Wichita at KAKE and KWKN, but have often thought of Cousin Brucey, and have great memories of him. He was genuine and definitely a great guy. My condolences to the family.
March 9, 2018
Please accept my condolences for your loss. Grief can be so hard, but the fond memories you cherish can comfort and sustain you during this time. 1 Peter 5:6,7
Carol Gardinier
March 9, 2018
My deepest condolences to you, Brenda and Mara, and all of your family. Brenda, I confess to not reading the paper much and only heard today of Bruce's passing. I hold you in my heart and sincerely hope we can have that get-together we always strived for. Bless you.
Ken McKnight
March 8, 2018
Brenda Cindy and I recently spoke with Bruce at the KC Temple and it was such a joy. Bruce was always a good friend reaching all the way back to the Third ward here in Wichita. I'm sure Bruce will be kept busy in serving Heavenly Father in Heaven. I'm looking forward to seeing him again in the after life. Here's wishing you and your family the blessings and comfort of the Holy Ghost. LOVE Ken and Cindy McKnight
Kay Wicker
March 8, 2018
Brenda....so sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers. Kay
Troy and Lisa Mitchell
March 8, 2018
Dear Brenda, we were so sad to hear the news about Bruce. We cannot imagine how heavy your heart is. We have said prayers on your behalf and we know that through Jesus Christ you will find a place of comfort and love and hope. We love you and have been grateful to have you as friends.
Love Troy and Lisa Mitchell
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