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John “Jack” Bertke, 100, passed away at his Edgewood, KY residence on Monday, September 27, 2021. Jack was born in Cincinnati, OH on December 9, 1920 to the late Joseph and Catherine (Huber) Bertke of Park Hills, KY. He was a graduate of St. Xavier High School before proudly serving his country in the U.S. Air Force. During WWII, Jack flew 38 missions over European Theatre, as a gunner in a B-24 Liberator and earned 3 bronze stars. After his service, Jack began a 40 year career as a purchasing agent with Wadsworth Electric. His family was one of the founding families of St. Pius X Church, where he was currently the oldest living member. Jack was very involved at St. Pius serving as a Eucharistic Minister, Sacristan, and a member of Holy Name Society. Jack was always helping those in need. He was committed to Habitat for Humanity, as well as, volunteering at Parish Kitchen and Be Concerned. He was an avid tennis player, golfer, and loved woodworking and the outdoors. Jack was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 71 years, Mary Ellen (Davis) Bertke in 2016. He is survived by his loving children Sandy Recker (Paul), Tom Bertke, Gayle Fugazzi, and Nancy Naber (Tim), his dear grandchildren: Shawna Schreiber, Erin Carlton, Trevor Fugazzi, Emily Giles, Kera Studer, Maria James, Jennifer Williamson, Allison Crook, Stefani Stein, Reed Naber, and Trey Naber, and 22 great grandchildren. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, October 8, 2021 from 10am until 11am at St. Pius X Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow the visitation. The interment complete with military honor guard will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, KY. Family and friends attending the services are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing. Memorial contributions can be made to Be Concerned 1100 Pike St. Covington, KY 41011, Parish Kitchen 1561 Madison Ave Covington KY 41011, and/or Mary Rose Mission 272 Main St. Florence, KY 41042. Online condolences can be made at www.Linnemannfuneralhomes.com
St. Pius X KY
348 Dudley PikeEdgewood, KY 41017
St. Pius X KY
348 Dudley PikeEdgewood, KY 41017
St. Mary Cemetery (Ft. Mitchell)
Address: 2201 Dixie Highway Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017John “Jack” Bertke
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Thoughts and Prayers
To all of Jack’s family: What a tremendous example of living a Christian life is Jack. I am sure he is with God and will now be praying for all of us left on earth as he always has. What a gentleman, friend, positive man. He has a legacy of helping others throughout his life. I cannot image the number of people that he helped. He has been the Good Samaritan to so many and now he enjoys his reward. My thoughts and prayers continue. Dick Maile
Jack Bertke family
I was very saddened to learn of the passing of Jack.What a wonderful gentleman! He was one of the first and nicest persons I met when I moved into the area in1969.We had many enjoyable times on the tennis courts.I extend my prayers and heartfelt sympathy to his family and pray that God will give you strength during this difficult time. God Bless Dr. Charlie Stephens
So sorry
Sandy,
We are so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. He was such an inspiring man. A Renaissance man, for sure. May his memory sustain you in your sorrow. We will all miss these men of our past, for they taught how to be the best that we could be mostly from their own example.
Sincerely,
Jay and Martha Campbell
Tim Molloy
I was very sorry to read that your father had passed away. I am sure he is happy to be joining Mary Ellen once again.
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