Madeline B. Bertsch

Madeline B. Bertsch, age 87, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 20, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Reinhold and Ella DeWald; husband, Lorenz Bertsch; sister, Phyllis Rau; brother, Leroy and Erna DeWald; and infant sister, Loretta DeWald. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Peggy and Ron Rehkopf, Larry and Darlene Bertsch, Tim and Mary Bertsch, Terri and Bart White; 18 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brother, Milo and Dena DeWald, sister, Deloris and John Kuiper; brother-in-law, Alvin Rau; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 23, at 11 a.m. at Grace Protestant Reformed Church, 11225 8th Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, with Rev. Ron Van Overloop officiating.  Interment will be held at Loveland Burial Park in Loveland, CO.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Saturday from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Hope Protestant Reformed Christian School.  The family would like to thank Rev. Ron Van Overloop and the elders of Grace Protestant Reformed Church for the visits and kindness given to her. Also a special thanks to the staff and caregivers at Clark Retirement Home for the love and compassionate care given to our dear mother, Madeline during her years there.