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John Bertrum Obituary
John Charles Bertrum 75, of Waxhaw NC, went home to be with The LORD on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. He was born April 9, 1938 in Norwalk CT, son of the late John C.F. Bertrum and Genevieve Hotchkiss Bertrum. A retired Construction and Residential Home Builder Contractor in Danbury CT, and Brewster NY, before making his home in Waxhaw NC, for 16 yrs. Mr. Bertrum served his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps 1955-1959 and as a Patrolman / Police Dog Trainer in the Norwalk CT Police Dept. 1959-1965.
John was an avid reader in leisure and enthusiastically enjoyed riding his Harley dressed Motoguzzi motorcycle with his loving devoted wife of 14 yrs Susan I. "Sue Salvatore" Bertrum, who survives him. John is also survived by his honorable Mother-in-law Frances Salvatore, 3 children, H. Rose Romero, Danbury CT, Genevieve Bertrum, Benson VT, John F. (Jolene) Bertrum, New Fairfield CT, 1 sister, Sharon R. Fuhrman, 1 brother, Gary E. (Pam) Bertrum, both of Norwalk CT, several grand & great-grand children, nieces, nephews.
Family and friends may view at Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Ave, Norwalk CT on Friday May 31 from 10 - 11:30 am, immediately followed by a service there in celebration of John's life with Pastor John Revell of Stamford Baptist Church, officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Fairfield Memorial Park, Oaklawn Ave, Stamford CT. Per family request, please omit flowers.
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The One Who Sincerely Loved You Most
June 17, 2013
YOU WILL FOREVER & ALWAYS BE CLOSE AND IN MY HEART, UNFORGETABLE.. JACK-BABY. THERE WAS OR IS NO OTHER LIKE YOU, SPECIAL BECAUSE JESUS MADE YOU THAT WAY AND YOUR LOVE FOR HIM WAS AMAZING.
THANK YOU FOR BEING A WONDERFUL PARTNER & FRIEND, FAITHFUL & TRUE, WITH TENDER LOVING CARE, LOYALITY, DEVOTION, KINDNESS, GENERIOUSITY & HELPFULNESS, ALWAYS.
YOU ARE DEEPLY MISSED.
I LOVE YOU FOREVER & ALWAYS WITH EVERY BEAT OF MY HEART, SUE-BABY.....SIB'
Darlene Chamberlin Clark
June 4, 2013
Jenny, So sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you.
Seventeen year old Marine
May 30, 2013
May 30, 2013
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nenita simmons
May 29, 2013
Susan. I am very sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family in this difficult time.
May 29, 2013
Rosie, Jenny, John, I am very sorry for your loss.Your Dad will be missed by all who loved him. Merle Bertrum Duke
Laurette Riccio
May 28, 2013
I am so sorry for you loss.
May 28, 2013
Sue,
My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Love,
Joanie
Debbie Isaacson
May 28, 2013
My deepest sympathies...
Sandra Rogers
May 28, 2013
Dear Rosie,Jenny,and John.
We are so sorry for your loss.We have many fond memories of you guys and your dad.He was a lot of fun.
Sandy and Eddie Rogers
May 28, 2013
Thank you for your honorable service to our country.
A grateful American
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