cal was a very special person in mom’s life as well as our family. he made us feel better about our mom because we knew she was having fun doing the things she did with cal and he was a very good companion for her. we will always hold a special place in our hearts for cal. It has been nice getting to know cal’s family. May Cal rest in peace.
Calvin J. Bertram
July 30, 1924 – February 27, 2012
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. on Friday, March 2, 2012 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Spring Hill for Calvin J. Bertram, age 87, of Long Prairie, who passed away February 27, 2012 in Long Prairie. Reverend Marvin Enneking will officiate. Burial will take place in St. Michael’s Parish Cemetery in Spring Hill. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.
Calvin was born July 30, 1924 in Spring Hill, MN to Arnold and Anna (Speldrich) Bertram. He moved to Long Prairie in 1951 and farmed for 21 years. He sold his farm, but retained three acres where he lived the rest of his life. He also worked at the Long Prairie Manor as a maintenance man for over 20 years and retired in 2010. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and when he had luck fishing he would share his catch with the seniors at the Long Prairie Manor.
Calvin is survived by his sister Jeanette Heinen of Spring Hill, sister-in-law Rosie Bertram of Spring Hill, nieces: Barb (John) Young, Rosi (Richard) Balfour, Bonnie (Mark) Smith, Martie (Kevin) Thomes and Bernice Monson and nephews: Stan (Ruth) Heinen, Roger (Jonelle) Heinen, Reuben (Cindy) Bertram and Robert (Jane) Bertram and many great nieces and nephews. Calvin is also survived by very close and dear friend Theresa Becker and her family.
Preceding Calvin in death were his parents and his brother Richard.
Guestbook
I knew Cal from The Prairie View Manor when he worked there. I am a board member, and knew Cal as a really nice and friendly man. Always a good disposition and nice to everyone around him. He will be missed. Sincerely, Roberta Schroeder
Services
Visitation
St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Spring HillSchedule Details
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. on Friday, March 2, 2012 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Spring Hill for Calvin J. Bertram, age 87, of Long Prairie, who passed away February 27, 2012 in Long Prairie. Reverend Marvin Enneking will officiate. Burial will take place in St. Michael’s Parish Cemetery in Spring Hill. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Friday.