Mildred Dorothy Bertke

Mildred Dorothy Bertke obituary, Fort Thomas, KY

Mildred Dorothy Bertke

Mildred Bertke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home - Fort Thomas on May 9, 2025.

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Mildred Dorothy Bertke (nee. Schneider), 92, of Ft. Thomas, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 8th at Carmel Manor Nursing Home, Ft. Thomas. Mildred was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was a long time member of St. Therese Parish, the Altar Society and Mother's Club. Mildred's faith was very important to her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert John Bertke; daughter, Karen Everson; sisters, Jean Daley & Mary Schoo; grandson, Jordan Fredricks and great grandsons, Mark & Evan Buchholz. Mildred is survived by her son, Bob (Cathy) Bertke; daughters, Nancy (Randy) Wright & Amy (Rob) Fredricks; sister, Margaret Bertke; 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Visitation will be held from 9:30-11:30 a.m., Thursday, May 15th at Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, Ft. Thomas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 p.m. at St. Therese Church, Southgate, Ky with entombment to follow at St. Stephen Cemetery, Ft. Thomas. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice or in the form of Masses. Online condolences can be given at dmefuneral.com.

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