Edward R. Bertels Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Edward R. Bertels of Eldridge, Iowa, whose life came to an end on October 18, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Reinhold Bertels and Lucille Bertels (Heinz); his grandson Christopher Voss; his sister Joyce; and his brother-in-law Richard Wollwert.
He is survived by: his wife Kathleen L. "Kathy" Moore of Eldridge; his daughters, Marcia Voss (Dennis) of Eldridge and Cynthia Frey (Sean) of Eldridge; his grandchildren, Ryan Voss (Alyssa), Brandon Voss (Kayla), Brianna Boer (Chris), Spencer Voss, Marisa Goninen (Justin), Meredith Wyland (Isaac) and Tanner Frey (Madison); his great grandchildren, Hazel, Josie, Vivian, Lyla, Olivia, Lainey, Olive, George, Axel and Otto; and his sister Janet Bugajski (Joseph) of California.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 26th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Chambers Funeral Home (130 N 2nd St, Eldridge, IA 52748). A Mass will be held on Monday, October 27th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the St Ann's Catholic Church (16550 290th St, Long Grove, IA 52756).
Memorials may be directed to St. Ann's Catholic Church or to River Bend Food Bank.
