Bill A. Bertsch

Bill A. Bertsch, 89, of Belleville, IL, born Wednesday, August 3, 1932, in Pana, IL, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at his residence in Belleville, IL.

Bill worked as an Electrical Superintendent for Illinois Power Company. He was a member of First United Presbyterian Church, Belleville, IL and the Men’s Bible Study at church. “In his leisure, Bill enjoyed coaching youth baseball, fishing, puzzles and watching St. Louis Cardinal baseball.”

He was preceded in death by his:

• Parents, Edgar and Hazel, nee Smiser, Bertsch
• Brother, Roger Bertsch
• Sisters:
  • Elsie Eilers
  • Jean Burns
  • Pearl Radcliff
  • Norma Willmirth
  • Barbara Dobbs

Surviving are his:

• Wife, Patricia, nee Bone, Bertsch of Belleville, IL
• Children:
  • Stephen (Donna) Bertsch of Decatur, IL
  • Vicki (Stephen) Bendick of Kimberling City, MO
  • Wendy Bertsch of Swansea, IL
  • David (Denise) Bertsch of Columbia, IL
• Grandchildren:
  • Jason Bertsch
  • Julie (Justin) Quinlan
  • Matthew (Ana) Bertsch
  • Kyle (Maribeth) Bendick
  • Drew (Christen) Bendick
  • Joseph Bendick
• Great Grandchildren:
  • Jamisyn
  • Martin
  • Grayson
  • Carter
  • Emma
• Many dear nieces and nephews.

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the First United Presbyterian Church of Belleville, IL.

Funeral: A private memorial service will be held.