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William Bertsche Obituary

BERTSCHE-William North. 58, of Hastings-On-Hudson, New York. Born in NYC April 3, 1948, died after a 7 year battle with Multiple Myeloma, cancer of the bone marrow. Dear son of Louise Copeland Bertsche and the late William I. Bertsche. Loving husband of Harriet Epstein Bertsche, adored father of Alex Bertsche and Rachel Bertsche. Beloved brother of Copeland G. Bertsche, Alyce Louise Bertsche, and Robert Bertsche. Devoted son-in-law to Raymond and Betty Epstein. Caring brother-in-law to Andree Bertsche, Lynn Abrahams, Gail Kovler, George Koons, David Epstein, Deborah Epstein, Norman Epstein, and Shari Epstein. William was deeply devoted to his wife and children. Doting uncle of 13 nieces and nephews, and seven great nieces and nephews. Principal of The Middle School at Ethical Culture Fieldston School, Bronx, NY. Funeral Friday 11:30 A.M. Temple Beth Shalom, 740 North Broadway, Hastings-On-Hudson, N.Y. In lieu of flowers please make donations to The International Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside Drive, Suite 206, North Hollywood, CA 91607-3421

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Published by New York Times from Jun. 29 to Jun. 30, 2006.

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Rachel Gerstein

July 7, 2006

I would like to express my condolences to Mr. Bertsche's family. He was a kind and lovely person. I will remember him with great fondness.

Adam Hoeflich

July 1, 2006

Bill's premature death is a great loss. As a leader, counselor, and teacher, he served as a warm and caring influence for his students and their families. Bill's work will be greatly appreciated, and he will be sorely missed, for a long time.

Joan & Jerry Levenberg

June 29, 2006

It is with deepest sorrow that we learned of Bill's passing. We will always remember him as a kind and giving person and take pride in his accomplishments as a fine educator and credit to his profession.

Michele Krauthamer

June 29, 2006

I so much enjoyed working with Bill at Fieldston. He made me laugh, he always had a joke, but most of all his compassion for and understanding of children is what made him stand out. I will miss him.

Lorin Silverman

June 29, 2006

The entire Silverman family (Allie, Seth, Patty and Lorin) extend our sincere sympathies to the family on Bill's passing. He was a wonderful man who helped in the development of so many young people whose future lives and accomplishments owe much to his nurturing.

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