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John Bertroch Obituary

John Bertroch January 9, 1913 – September 30, 2012 John Bertroch, 99, of Palisade, died on September 30, 2012. Born in Oak Creek to Jesse and Maude Bertroch, John grew up in the Gypsum area. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alveda Challis Bertroch, and his siblings: Juanita, Garland, Durward, Clair, Virgil, Virginia and Purley. John and Alveda were married on September 9, 1951, in Gypsum. They raised four children: Alveda (Jerry) Mayne, of Palisade; Alexis Anne Struble, of Clifton; Alden (Susan) Bertroch, of Glade Park; and Loyette Bertroch, of Palisade. The family includes eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. John's occupations were farming and carpentry. He worked many years with his brothers. John's life was family-oriented, and he enjoyed outdoor activities such as picnicking, camping and prospecting. He was a wonderful gardener. He and Alveda built a cabin on Glade Park for the entire family to enjoy. Services are at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 3, at the Palisade Funeral Home Chapel, 739 37 3/10 Road, in Palisade. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Glade Park Fire Department, P.O. Box 23119, Glade Park, CO 81523, or Alpine Home Health & Hospice, 2764 Compass Drive Suite 110, Grand Junction, CO 81506.

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Published by The Daily Sentinel from Oct. 2 to Oct. 3, 2012.

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From Grandpa John I learned to tend the garden every day to get the best results and to measure twice and cut once — not bad life lessons in any situation.
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