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1953
DIED
2026
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Joyce Bertrum Obituary
A private Memorial Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose with the Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating. Inurnment will be at St. Andrew's Cemetery in Greenwald.
Joyce Ann Klick was born Dec. 30, 1953, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to George "Bud" and Betty (Migalski) Klick. In 1978, she was united in marriage to David "Dave" Bertram, beginning a life together rooted in hard work, faith and family. They farmed near Greenwald for many years, and after retiring from farming, Joyce worked at various local businesses as an office professional. Above all else, Joyce's biggest love was her family and grandchildren.
Survivors include her sons, Steve (significant other, Jennifer) of St. Cloud, Keith (Karla) of Little Falls, and Dale (Katie) of Melrose; nine beautiful grandchildren; brothers Bob (Diana) Klick and Richard Klick; in-laws Vivian (Joe) Weber, Ginger (Don) Winter, Bonnie Kampsen, Bob (Marlene) Bertram, Jan (Frank) Imdieke, Lucy (Arlen) Albrecht and Mona (Steve) Schoenberg; and many nieces and nephews.
Joyce was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dave Bertram, in 2021; parents George "Bud" and Betty Klick; sister and brother-in-law, Jane (Bernard) Meyer; and brothers-in-law Dennis Bertram, Herbert Bertram and James Kampsen.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
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