Brian Paul Bertke

Brian Bertke Obituary

Brian Paul Bertke, 46, of Phoenix died August 23, 2003 at his residence. He was born on April 15, 1957 in Dubuque, Iowa to Eldridge and Emily (Latchel) Bertke. He is survived by his wife: Leslie K. Bertke, sons: Cooper O. and Casey O. Bertke, daughter: Nicole and brother: Charles Bertke. As well as a granddaughter: Alexis. Memorial services will on August 29, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. at Phoenix Memorial Mortuary, 200 W. Beardsley. A Private cremation has taken place and inurnment at Phoenix Memorial Park will take place at a later date.

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Aug. 27 to Aug. 28, 2003.

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PAT THOMPSON

September 2, 2003

GREETINGS,I SHARE YOUR PAIN IN THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED. I DIDNOT HAVE THE CHANCE TO MEET HIM, HOWEVER I'M A FRIEND OF HIS DAUGHTER NICOLE. I PRAY THAT YOU WILL FIND STRENGTH IN GOD'S WORD & THAT YOUR MEMORIES OF ALL THE TIMES YOU HAD TOGETHER WILL BE OF SUPPORT DURING THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME.

PEACE & BLESSINGS TO YOU ALL.

Mark Binkley

August 30, 2003

Thank you to all who thought of Brian today.

Whether you were able to make it to his lovely memorial service this afternoon or not, the important thing is that you remembered him.

Everyone’s support of Leslie, Cooper and Casey is sincerely appreciated. Your kindness means so much.

Thank you again, and …

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Terry and Renee Stanbery

August 29, 2003

Leslie, Casey and Cooper

Terry and I cannot began to express to you all our heartfelt sadness at your loss. I can still hear Brian out in the driveway washing the cars with the boys and letting them hold the hose. Brian always seemed to get more water on him then the boys got on the truck. I would hear him saying "Stop Cooper, I mean it stop, . . .Later if I said something about him getting more water on him, he would smile and say "I don't mind." May God bring you comfort and peace and may your memories always bring you joy.

Terry and Renee Stanbery

(neighbors)

Mark Binkley

August 27, 2003

To Leslie, Cooper, and Casey,

I love you all so very much. Let me know of anything I can do for you.

Thank you so much for helping and supporting me. I couldn’t make it without you.

We can get through this sorrowful time by taking a lesson of strength from the one who isn't here physically to encourage us. Now our strength must come from keeping Brian alive in our hearts and our fond memories of him with us in our thoughts.

To Brian,

We've had a great run for the last forty years. I'm so glad we realized and expressed our feelings of friendship while we were together in this life. I'm writing this down so everyone will know how lucky I am.

You have always been and will always be my Best and Dearest Friend. This camaraderie will last forever. We are allies now as always even though we're separated. Enduring my remaining time in this world, until the day we “hook up” again in the next, and then throughout eternity. This devotion is endless.

You know I’m here for Leslie and "The Boys" and in so I'm still here for you.

Mr.B, I love you and I’ll miss you greatly.

Shirley and Bob Lachance

August 27, 2003

Leslie,

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. It is times like this you can turn to God and he will give you strength to carry on for your sake and the sake of the boys. We will be thinking of you.

(Dee's mom and dad)

Wendy Kaplan

August 27, 2003

Leslie,

Both Mark and I want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys at this hard and trying time. Always remember the great times and the great man you were married to will to missed in a big way.

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