1952
Tony
2010
Tony Bertelson
August 25, 1952 — November 13, 2010
A time for remembering and sharing memories of Tony D. Bertelson will be from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at Bonnerup Funeral Service, 2210 East Main, Albert Lea. Private graveside services will be held at Graceland Cemetery at a later date.
Tony died unexpectedly as a result of a heart attack early Saturday morning, November 13, at St. Marya�(TM)s Hospital in Rochester. He was born on August 25, 1952, in Albert Lea the son of Glenn and Gerry
(Tapager) Bertelson. He graduated from Albert Lea High School. He married Sharyl Thompson and to this union two daughters were born, Wendi and Niki. They were later divorced. Tony had worked at Wilsona�(TM)s, Bridon Cordage, and for the last 15 years boning hams
at Hormel in Austin. He was united in marriage to Kathy Alberts on August 4, 2005 in Bullhead City,
Arizona. Together they enjoyed many fishing trips to Mille Lacs, traveling to San Franciso and spoiling the grandchildren. Tony loved to hunt and fish and "The Quack Shack" was a special haven for him.
He adored his grandchildren, all 15 of them, and had formed a special "grandpa" bond with each and every one of them. He will be greatly missed by his wife Kathy, daughters: Wendi Bertelson of Gordonsville, Niki Solum of Albert Lea; step children: Candace (David) Pesch of Twenty Nine Palms, CA, Klaus (Sam) Alberts IV of Hayfield, MN, Kevin (Rachel) Alberts of Albert Lea, Colby (Dena) Alberts of Byron, MN; 15 grandchildren who he loved so deeply: Emily, Abbie, Adam and Aaron Solum, Anna Reyna, Scott and Hannah Franklin, Lexie, Noah and Wyatt Pesch, Katelyn and Peyton Alberts, Grayce Alberts, Max Hartson and Klaus Alberts V; brother Ed (Norlene) Bertelson of Isle, MN and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his former wife Sharyl, a granddaughter
in infancy.
Memorials suggested in lieu of flowers.
Tony died unexpectedly as a result of a heart attack early Saturday morning, November 13, at St. Marya�(TM)s Hospital in Rochester. He was born on August 25, 1952, in Albert Lea the son of Glenn and Gerry
(Tapager) Bertelson. He graduated from Albert Lea High School. He married Sharyl Thompson and to this union two daughters were born, Wendi and Niki. They were later divorced. Tony had worked at Wilsona�(TM)s, Bridon Cordage, and for the last 15 years boning hams
at Hormel in Austin. He was united in marriage to Kathy Alberts on August 4, 2005 in Bullhead City,
Arizona. Together they enjoyed many fishing trips to Mille Lacs, traveling to San Franciso and spoiling the grandchildren. Tony loved to hunt and fish and "The Quack Shack" was a special haven for him.
He adored his grandchildren, all 15 of them, and had formed a special "grandpa" bond with each and every one of them. He will be greatly missed by his wife Kathy, daughters: Wendi Bertelson of Gordonsville, Niki Solum of Albert Lea; step children: Candace (David) Pesch of Twenty Nine Palms, CA, Klaus (Sam) Alberts IV of Hayfield, MN, Kevin (Rachel) Alberts of Albert Lea, Colby (Dena) Alberts of Byron, MN; 15 grandchildren who he loved so deeply: Emily, Abbie, Adam and Aaron Solum, Anna Reyna, Scott and Hannah Franklin, Lexie, Noah and Wyatt Pesch, Katelyn and Peyton Alberts, Grayce Alberts, Max Hartson and Klaus Alberts V; brother Ed (Norlene) Bertelson of Isle, MN and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his former wife Sharyl, a granddaughter
in infancy.
Memorials suggested in lieu of flowers.
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