James L. Bertram Obituary
The passing of James L. Bertram in Topeka, Kansas occurred on July 12, 2026. James, born on February 7, 1935, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Bertram and Alberta Bertram (Sechler); his sister Bonnie Leone (Bertram); his cousin Les Simmons; and his pets, Jacques and Tammy.
He is survived by: his wife Carol Bertram; his daughter Melinda Schneider (Bertram); his son-in-law Mike Schneider; his daughter Nancy Suda (Bertram); his son-in-law Richard Suda; his grandchildren, Danielle (Schneider), King, Matt Schneider, Olivia Schneider (Logan), Evan Suda, Keana Suda (Moore) and Adam Suda; his great grandchildren, Nathan, Natalie King, Avery Schneider and Bernie Suda; and his pet Marcel.
The service will be livestreamed, and can be viewed at https://gracecathedraltopeka.org lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Grace Episcopal Cathedral or Helping Hands Humane Society, Topeka, KS.
