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Joe Bertrand Obituary
Algonac
Joe "Gator" Bertrand Jr., age 59, of Algonac, died August 16, 2014. He was born November 4, 1954 in Detroit. Joe served his country with the U.S. Marines from 1974 to 1976. Joe married Sue "Gator's Tale" on November 25, 1977. He coached Little League in Algonac for 14 years. He was a proud member of the AMVETS Post #29 in Mt. Clemens where he also served as Commander. Joe worked for the Detroit Arsenal for over 30 years. He loved hunting, fishing and riding motorcycles.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years Sue Bertrand; children, Jessica (Tom) Wright and Joseph III (Jennifer) Bertrand; grandchildren, Carter, Colin, Lexi and JoeB; sisters, Denise (Dave) West, Annette (Rick) Vernier, Gloria Bertrand and Christina Bertrand. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sr. and Gloria Bertrand; sister, Michelle Santoro; and brother, Eugene Bertrand.
Funeral service will be Saturday August 23rd at 3:00 p.m. followed by Military Honors at Young Funeral Home, China Twp. Services will conclude with a 4:00 p.m. motorcycle procession. Visitation hours are Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to AMVETS Post # 29, 1 Amvets Dr. Mt. Clemens, MI 48043.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joe Bertrand
September 15, 2014
You were the best big brother I could of asked for we should of stayed close i will miss you always love you forever Bless you and RIP
Kitty Derbin
August 25, 2014
Joe: Valhalla is ready for you. May you rest in peace, with a big smile on your face. Semper Fidelis
August 21, 2014
Joe you were my big brother and always will be i know we were not close like we used to be but i will never forget all the fun Sue, You, Rick and myself had on all are Vegas bowling trips and the laughs we have you in my heart forever RIP LOVE YOU MY BIG BROTHER
riders ride on
JOE Carrier
August 20, 2014
Gator u are one special person to us at the Post you will be remembered forever BROTHER GATOR
Denise (Jones) Krol
August 20, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Joe's sudden death. My heartfelt sympathy to his family.
The Coomer
August 20, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends that he has left way to soon. May you rest in peace Joe.
Glen and Brenda Coomer Latimer IA.
Greg Knox
August 19, 2014
its been 45 years since we met and became best of friends ,sure have a lot of great memories, rest in peice my brother, you will be greatly missed
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