James Russell Wertley Obituary
The memory of James Russell Wertley of Leesburg, Florida, who passed away on October 1, 2025 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Russell Wertley to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell Wertley and Geraldine Wertley (Knarr); and his brother Robert Wertley (Peggy). He is survived by: his wife Jane; his children, Heather Goeltz (Doug), Jean Shalters and William Wertley; his stepdaughter Cathy Montesano (Salvatore); his grandchildren, Stephen Goeltz (Lauren), Scott Goeltz (Celeste), Jessica Goeltz, Madeline Shalters (Zach), James, Jillian Wertley, Victoria McClorey (Joseph), Salvatore, Julia, Matthew, Gregory, Nathan and Brianna Montesano; his great grandchildren, Adeline Goeltz, Noah, Myah, Isaiah and Jonah Gibney; and his close friend Tom Edelman.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Home and Cremation Society (1350 E Burleigh Blvd, Tavares, FL 32778).
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make donations in Jim's name to the Lake County Shrine Club (https://bahiashriners.org) — a place he held dear in his heart – for renovations.
