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Emil August Bertalot, Jr.
1933 - 2024
BORN
1933
DIED
2024
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Emil Bertalot, Jr. Obituary
Emil August Bertalot, Jr., age 91, of Clarksville, TN, formerly of Spring Valley, IL, passed away on December 22, 2024.
Emil was born on February 26, 1933 in Spring Valley, IL to Emil Sr. and Mary Bertalot. He began working at the age of 15 at Thompson's Drug Store where he would retire as a pharmacy technician after 60 years. Emil was also an Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He enjoyed spending time with his family and gardening.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Bertalot and sister, Erminia Koppen. Emil is survived by his children, Emil Bertalot and Mary (Daryl) Lawrence; and grandchildren: Sean Bertalot, Genna Bertalot, Mia Lawrence, and Gianna Lawrence.
Emil will be laid to rest alongside his wife of 52 years at Valley Memorial Park Cemetery in Spring Valley, IL.
Please visit Emil's online guestbook at www.sykesfuneralhome.com and share a memory with the family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jane martinkus
January 2, 2025
Emil was one of a kind. As was your mother. Emil always kept me in check while working at the drugstore. If he saw it was slow and I was just standing there he would hand me a dust rag. Always needs dusting he would say. I always looked to your dad and mom like my aunt and uncle. We were very blessed they both were in our lives. He will be missed
George Thompson
January 2, 2025
Emil was the best. As was your Mom! Loved them both as family. The glue that held us together at Thompson’s. My Grandfather George, who passed in 1953, hired Emil when he was a teenager and he was with us for over 60 years! He ran the front of the house, the back of the house and was a Pharmacy Technician who filled prescriptions when needed. He literally did it all Thompson’s Rexall Drugs! I will miss him dearly as my boss when I was a stock boy and fellow lifelong STL Cardinal baseball fan..
Linda Thompson-Cummings
January 2, 2025
First boss and by far best boss I ever had. Learned soo much from him starting when I was 5 yrs old stuffing little bags with samples and keychains for SV Annual Sidewalk Sale ☺ (after which he’d promptly pay me with Tootsie Rolls! The big ones ). My dream job.
As we Thompson kids agree, acted more like our coach rather than our boss. From, as he’d say, “The customer is always right. If you’re not sure how to make that be true, come ask me and we’ll figure it out.” To “There’s always work to be done. Quiet at the moment? Grab a duster and start on the shelves.” Never criticism, only ideas for next time.
Was always glad years ago that I included a special note in his Christmas card that let him know we all knew, that everyone knew that he WAS the Thompson Drug Co.
Thank you, Emil A. Bertalot.
Scott Shilkuski
December 31, 2024
Sorry for your loss. It was always nice to see at the Hall basketball games
Nancy Lowry
December 31, 2024
Mary and Emil,
I'm sad for your loss. What a kind, sweet man your Dad was. What an honor to have him near you. They were a great compatible couple. Sympathy and prayers to you and your families. Always, Nancy Lowry
Ernie Barboza
December 30, 2024
so sorry to hear this . Loved going to the pharmacy and seeing his friendly smile. what a wonderful man,may He Rest in Peace.
Anne Swingel
December 28, 2024
To Mary and Emil,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. I remember him standing behind the counter at the drug store, always with a smile on his face. Both of your parents were such kind, caring people. I remember them fondly. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Judy and Richard Kelly
December 27, 2024
Papa Emil has been a part of our family for over twenty years. A gentle man and wonderful grandpa. We will always remember him and Helen.
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December 24, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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