Obituary of Joseph F Bertsch

Joseph F. "Joe" Bertsch, age 78, of Camdenton, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, Missouri. Joe was born June 23, 1937 in Hinsdale, Illinois, the son of Joseph and Evelyn (Rediehs) Bertsch. Joe served his country proudly in the United States Army. Joe was united in marriage in 1955 to Theda Willard, who preceded him in death October 14, 1999. They had shared 44 years of marriage at the time of Theda's death. Joe owned and operated Bertsch Quality Dry Cleaning in Camdenton, Missouri for over 10 years, and Bertsch Water Conditioning, also in Camdenton. Joe is survived by one son Tim Bertsch and wife, Stacey, of Billings, Missouri; and two grandchildren, Byron Himes and Samantha Himes. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Evelyn Bertsch; one daughter, Shelly J. Bertsch; and one sister Sharon Caviness.