Frank P. Bersch

Frank P. Bersch, 85, of Christiansburg, Va., died on Friday, March 26, 2010, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.Y. He was born on July 4, 1924, in Buckingham County, Va., son of the late James E. Bersch and Lucy P. Bersch. He was a faithful member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Christiansburg and a member of the Lion's Club. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and then attended Lynchburg Business College. For many years he owned and operated Frank P. Bersch Bookkeeping Service in Christiansburg. He also served as the Commissioner of Accounts for Montgomery County and served as Clerk to the Council for the Town of Christiansburg. He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Lois P. Bersch. He is also survived by two daughters, Fran Ellen Kreider, and husband, Jonathan, of Lima, N.Y., and Anne Young, of Arroyo Grande, Calif.; along with six grandsons. A service was held in Henrietta, N.Y., on March 29, 2010. A celebration of Frank's life will be held at a later date in Christiansburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in the name of Frank P. Bersch to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 220 West Main St., Christiansburg, Va. 24073. Arrangements have been handled by Horne Funeral Home of Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612.