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Kelly Wertz Obituary

Born April 23, 1953; passed away February 1, 2012 at the age of 58. Preceded in death by his father Clyde Wertz. Kelly is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Bonnie; children, Angelle Wertz of Santa Rosa, Kevin Wertz of Sebastopol, Aprille Wertz of Santa Rosa and Sarah (Paul) Levin of Poway; grandchildren, Kiara and Kailen Doughty, Savannah, Cameron and Samuel Levin; mother, Jacquelyn Wertz; siblings; Colleen (Steven) Snow, Shawna (Mark) Swafford and Casey (Sandra) Wertz. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Hessel Church, 5060 Hessel Ave., Sebastopol. Donations may be made in Kelly's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 1211 N. Dutton Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401, the Sebastopol Fire Dept., or the charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of PLEASANT HILLS MEMORIAL PARK & MORTUARY, Sebastopol. CHEDA & LYONS - Directors (707) 823-5042

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Published by Press Democrat from Feb. 8 to Feb. 11, 2012.

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Ronald and Julie Kent

August 1, 2018

Godspeed ...my friend..I'd always hope to see you again..God Bless to all your famly..Iam so sorry for this loss of a really good person..

Rhonda Fitzgerald

February 11, 2012

The memorial today was fitting a great man, father, son, and husband. Your personal tribute was incredibly moving and a true testament to your love for him. It was incredibly brave of you to do that and it's a wonder you made it through. I feel privileged to know you. I think of you every day. Your friend always....

Bill Kelley Jr

February 11, 2012

Dear Wertz Family,
The Bill Kelley Sr family is so very sorry for the loss of your Dear Kelly. We all have cherished memories of Kelly from elementary school days to the times our families shared together in the 60's & 70's. Please know we are praying for God's love to hold you, comfort you and protect you through this very sad time.
God Bless You,
Shirley Kelley, Steve Kelley, Bill Kelley Jr & Dan Kelly

Denelle Robert Tognozzi

February 10, 2012

Dear Bonnie and family,
So sorry to hear about Kelly's passing. Hang on to your memories and I know you will find comfort in them. It's hard to lose someone so "young". Just know that you are held up by friends and family.

Paul and ,Viviane Furlong

February 10, 2012

Bonnie , April and family,
Saddened to hear of your loss of such a fine man. We knew him only a little but were drawn to his joyful, honest attitude to life and business.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Paul and Viviane

Ron & Marsha Stafford

February 10, 2012

Dear Bonnie,
We the Staffords are so sorry for your loss. Kelly was a great husband, father and friend. I always can remember his great deep voice, and warmth he gave to all of us. Our prayers and our arms are around your heart.

February 9, 2012

Bonnie, Aprille and family,

We are so sad to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts at this difficult time. Gail and Kris Brodie

Karen Mendonca

February 9, 2012

Dear Bonnie,
We were so very sorry to hear about Kelly's passing, and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Karen and Clay

February 9, 2012

Bless his heart, our deepest sympathy. The Harmon Family, Sebastopol

Rosanne Gephart

February 9, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Such a vibrant man and loving family.

Connie Elsu Reifers

February 9, 2012

Bonnie and family,my heart goes out to you all...loosing such a fantastic man,and father at such a young age,we all loved him, he was so much fun to be around and had such a great laugh.elsu will miss telling the story of his eye twiching at George....i hope you can feel all the loving arms around you...we are all truly sorry for yours and our loss

Laura Karson

February 9, 2012

Dear Aunt Jacquelyn, Colleen, Shawna, Casey, Bonnie, & all of Kelly's family--
My thoughts have been with you all, since I first heard the very sad news. I am so very sorry for what your family is having to go through. Please know that there are many prayers going out to you, & hopes for comfort through your days ahead. I am blessed to have many fond memories of childhood adventures & fun with my cousins...I always had a blast with your family!
I love you... Kelly was a great person & my heart breaks for you. May God strengthen & comfort you. With Love & Condolences, Laurie Benson-Karson

Tina (Trappe) Martindale

February 8, 2012

To all the Wertz Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, may you find comfort in the memories you have of Kelly, he was a great man and a wonderful friend to all.

Linda Leak

February 8, 2012

Bonne: Can not imagine losing someone who was your high school sweetheart, best friend, business partner, with a marriage that lasted 39 years....so my words will be inadequate...but want to say you and Kelly showed true love, true devotion, true friendship can happen. God keep you in his care during this difficult time, and always.

Michelle Pendleton

February 8, 2012

Bonnie and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you, I am so sorry to hear the news.

The Pendleton Family

Dan & Robbin Davis

February 8, 2012

Bonnie, we were so sad to hear of Kelly's passing our hearts are breaking for you & your family. Our friendship goes back such a long time and it will be hard to think of Sebastopol without him. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

larry paul

February 8, 2012

Hi, Bonnie and family Iam so sorry for your lost of the ROCK of the family .You were the love of his life He never said a bad word about you,unlike most guy's and there wife's .I know that with your close loving family you can be strong for them I have been flooded with memories of truck driving in the wee hours of the morning ,hanging out at your house in the evening ,going on a road trip with you Kelly and kevin and so many more ,my heart goes out to you all. L.P.

February 8, 2012

Blessings to you and yours....love from Lisa and Dann Dovel

Mark Petersen

February 8, 2012

Sorry to hear about your dad. I really don't what to say other than your dad was a good friend. I know you will miss him and my heart goes out to you. Mark Petersen

Dale Higgins

February 8, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bonnie and your family.

Ruth Hankins

February 8, 2012

Dear Bonnie
So sorry to see this in the newpaper. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ruth and Randy Hankins

February 8, 2012

I love you Kelly and Bonnie. I haven't got the words to say or do what may be right or wrong. This has been one of the most saddest times of my life. Just to let you know, I will love you and your family always. You have meant more to me than I even knew myself. I love you. Donna

LAWRENCE HARRIS

February 8, 2012

To the entire Wertz family: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. With deepest sympathy...The Staff of L H Harris CPA

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