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Ramona Bertz Obituary

Ramona Meyers Bertz - SAVANNAH - Ramona Meyers Bertz, 75, of Savannah, passed peacefully on to her heavenly home Wednesday, May 2, 2012. A native of Savannah, she was born September 22, 1936 to Anna Ohlson and Herman O. Meyers, Jr. She was predeceased by a son, Robert Edward Bertz, Jr. and son-in-law, Michael Portwood, Sr. She was a life-long member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she was devoted to her friends in WELCA Circle # 9, and had formerly sang in the Choir. She also previously served on the Board of Worship and Music, as Sunday School Commissioner and as a Greeter. She greeted everyone with a smile, and always had a song in her heart and a tune on her lips. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1954 and Draughns' Business School in 1956. She was a Real Estate Professional for over 30 years, most recently being associated with Prudential Southeast Coastal Properties. She enjoyed meeting people and spreading joy wherever she went. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert Bob Edward Bertz, Sr., of Savannah, Ga; a daughter, Lisa Bertz Portwood Whiteman (Marty) of Peachtree City, Ga; a son, Brett Meyers Bertz (Suzanne) of Atlanta, Ga; a daughter- in-law, Pam Bird Bertz of Savannah,Ga; 8 grandchildren, Michael Portwood, Jr., and Caroline Portwood, Madeleine and Alexander Sander Bertz, Alison (Tommy) , Diana, Robert Bo Edward Bertz III, and Caitlin Bertz; 2 great grandchildren, Logan and Zoe Norris. She will be missed by many cousins as well. Ramona loved her family unconditionally and supported each one through every crisis and celebrated every victory. She will always be remembered for all the lives she touched. She welcomed everyone graciously into her home and her life and we are all thankful God shared her with us. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday at Fairhaven Funeral Home - Hubert C. Baker Chapel, 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, Ga 31406. Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, with Pastor Peter Hartmann, officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park. Remembrances: St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 West 31st Street, Savannah, Ga 31401. Fairhaven Funeral Home - Hubert C. Baker Chapel Savannah, GA 31406 912-927-1999 www.fairhavenfuneralhome.net Savannah Morning News May 4, 2012 Please sign our Obituary GuestBook at www.savannahnow.com/obituaries

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Published by Savannah Morning News on May 4, 2012.

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Kim Rigsby

May 11, 2012

Ramona was one of a kind! We always felt better after talking with her...she was always so positive. She will be so missed by all of us at Prudential Southeast Coastal Properties. Especially me since we would chat about the kids all of the time. She was a wonderful spirit and we loved her very much. Please know your family is in our thought and prayers. Kim Rigsby

Jack and Karen Wray

May 10, 2012

Bob, Karen and I were shocked and surprised to hear of Ramona. I was just thinking of calling her to stop by our home. Our thoughts and prayers to you now during your loss and in the future. Blessings to you and your family.

Kit Hammond

May 9, 2012

I was privileged to work with Bob for over 30 years and had the joy of visiting with Ramona at many company functions. She was a wonderful lady and our world is a sadder place with her passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with Bob and family.
Kit Hammond

Trent Meyers & Family

May 9, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with Bob, Lisa, Brett and all the family. We are so sorry for your loss. Another wonderful, wonderful person gone too soon.

Fred Nevils

May 6, 2012

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your wife.I will allways remember what a good cook she was.

Billy Winters

May 5, 2012

I am really soory to hear of the loss of Mrs. Bertz. I will always have many fond memories of her getting Bobby and I out of trouble. She always had some wise words for us. Our prayers are with Mr. Bertz, Lisa Brett and all the grandkids. love, Billy and Cindy

Barb Heslin

May 5, 2012

Ramona was like a second Mom to me in college, and always welcomed me into her home and family like I was one of her own! I loved her and will miss her!

Fran O'Neal

May 5, 2012

This world will surely miss Ramona. She was the most beautiful person ever. In over the 30 something years I had the pleasure of knowing her she never had a bad thing to say about anyone,was always willing to help anyone and always there for everyone. She will truly be missed by her family, friends and all whose path she crossed.

Tricia Schaaf Waldschmidt

May 4, 2012

I will always remember the kindness of Mrs. Bertz as a teen. She would share her Tab with me as all of us girls (friends of Lisa's) would sit around their kitchen table. She loved listening to us "gab" and took a great interest in all of us, and always did as we became adults. I will miss her beautiful smile.
My prayers are with you, Mr. Bertz, Lisa and the rest of your family.
Love,
Tricia

Bruce and Lisa Long

May 4, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Ramona was simply one of the nicest people we ever met.

Peter and Shawn Howerton

May 4, 2012

Brett and family, we are so terribly sorry to hear of your mother's passing. From her photos she appears to have been a very lovely person. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Many Blessings.

May 4, 2012

I had the priviledge of sharing an office with Ramona for the past 15 years. She had the sweetest, kindest way about her. She tried to find the good in everybody. There was a spark inside of her and she brought joy into our lives.

Donna Dunn

LeAnn Preiss Hamman

May 4, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. I know she will be missed very much by her friends and family. My thoughts are with all of you at this time.

Russ and Sandra Jarrell

May 4, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are so sorry for your loss.

Russ and Sandra Jarrell

May 4, 2012

my heart and prayers go out to Ramona's family.she was very special to me,as she sold us our home and remained a dear friend. she truly was a wonderful southern belle.mrs.linda cormier

Anna Canady

May 3, 2012

Ramona was one of the most thoughtful, loving, and sincere ladies I have ever known. Her friendship over the past 30 years was a blessing and I will truly miss her.

God bless her family.

Anna Canady

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