Herbert Consolvo Bertsch, 93 years old Reisterstown, died Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at his home. Born December 7, 1921 in Reisterstown, he was the son of the late Charles F. Bertsch and Anna M. Pfab Bertsch. He was predeceased by his 2 wives, Jean Cunningham Bertsch and Helen C. Meyers Bertsch.
He served honorably in WWII with the U.S. Army. He was a retired member of Plumbers and Steam Fitters Local 486. He was a member of American Legion Reisterstown Post 116, a life member of V.F.W. Owings Mills Post 521, the Fourth District Democratic Club, the Bucs Club, the Reisterstown Moose Lodge 1577, R.O.M. Optimist Club, and the Beaver Run Fish and Game Club.
Surviving are his children: Jeanne Bertsch, Jay Bertsch, Sharon Aponte and Bridget Reynard. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
He was pre deceased by his son Herbie Bertsch.
Friends may call on Sunday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM at the Eckhardt Funeral Chapel P.A. 11605 Reisterstown Rd. Owings Mills where prayers will be said on Monday at 11:00 AM.
Interment in Lorraine Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
Online condolences may be offered at www.eckhardtfuneralchapel.com