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Joan BERTKE Obituary
Age 68 of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Joan was born on January 20, 1953, to the late Thomas and Doris Franz. She was a 1971 graduate of Kiser High School. She worked as a private home health care provider for many families. She always put everyone's needs above her own and was everyone's best friend. Her love for her family and friends was no secret. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers and
sisters; Paul, Michael, Martha, and Nora. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years Mike Bertke, six daughters, Kathy Stumpf, Brandy Collinsworth, Jodi (Peter) Doane, Missy
(Raymond) Blaylock, Tracy (William) Wening, and Amber
Pelfrey, 15 grand children; Bud, Ashley, Michael, Travis,
Raianna, Joseph, William, Kennedy, Justin, Jacob, Jordan, Ian, Colton, Mason, and Logan, 12 great-grandchildren, and many other family and friends. Joan will continue to help others through the Wright State University Anatomical Gift Program. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the Earl Heck Center at 201 N. Main St. in Englewood, Ohio, from 12-3. In lieu of flowers, the family requests
donations be sent to the CARE House, (410 Valley St. Dayton, Ohio 45404) in her name.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tom Brown
December 1, 2021
Such a special lady. Always caring and giving to others in need. I will miss you and your mischievous smile. Than you for being my friend.
Sue & Ed
December 1, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers to all the family and friends. Rest In Peace Joannie
Toni
November 30, 2021
My thoughts, prayers, hugs, and so much love for the whole family! (I have written and deleted so much but there are no words except I Love You guys and am praying for you!!!!)
PeeWee Miller Smith
November 30, 2021
Joanie was way too young to leave us. I'll remember mostly our years together at OLR. Rest in peace dear friend.
Serita
November 30, 2021
Mike, Tracy and Brandy, Amber, Ashley and family,
I am so sad to hear of your loss. Your wife, mother, grandmother was such a wonderful person. I remember as a kid she would always make us laugh and was a joy to be around. She loved her family so much. She will be missed by many. Cherish all the memories.
Serita
Larille Losh
November 30, 2021
So very sorry for your loss.
Sue Perry Mullennix
November 30, 2021
Joanie you are like a diamond precious and rare. You´re that one in a million friend people long to have in their life. I´m so grateful that you sat with my kids the night my Mother ( your God daughter) had her heart attack. All I had to do was just call you and you were there. I´m sorry we didn´t get to have that lunch to laugh together and share our stories. I will miss you terribly and you will be forever in my heart. # mint green
Josie
November 30, 2021
Joanie I have been reading our messages back and forth and am so sad to not have any recent ones. You will forever be in my heart and I thank you for everything you´ve done for me and for comforting me when I was struggling with Maddox´s diagnosis. You were always encouraging me when I felt overwhelmed. I wish I would have called you and gotten to say goodbye and thank you and tell you how much I love you. I still am in disbelief that you are no longer here but I know you´re in the perfect place free from pain and sickness and sadness and reunited with your loved ones you´ve lost along the way . Heaven has gained one of its finest angels! Praying for peace and comfort for all those who are feeling the loss of you here on earth
Debbie Taylor
November 30, 2021
You will be forever be in my heart, I will miss our daily calls I already do! All the fun we had at Antique Village and thrifting, our love for primitive things.Love you forever and always
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