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Roberta “Bertie” Meyer
Roberta (Bertie) Lynn Wertjes Meyer was born on November 1, 1952, the first child of Herman John and Joanne (Larson) Wertjes. She died of Stage 4 lung cancer on April 18, 2021. To celebrate Bertie’s life, a walk-through visitation to greet her family will be held this Sunday, April 25, 2021 from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM at the Bricelyn American Legion Post #165. Please use the east door to the Legion as the entry. Please see brussheitner.com to leave an online condolence. Face masks and social distancing will be observed. Bruss-Heitner Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
South Blue Earth Lutheran Church of rural Bricelyn has been at the center of many milestones for Bertie. She was baptized, attended Sunday School and confirmed there. On September 4, 1971, Bertie was united in marriage to Duane Meyer at South. Their daughter, Julie was also baptized and confirmed there. And now, her final resting place will be at SBE. Services are private with her family.
In addition to those benchmark events at the church, Bertie volunteered her time as a Sunday School teacher, WELCA, council member, and of course, as part of the Joanne/Bertie lefse-making team that supplied the church sale year after year. Bertie delighted in timing how quickly their lefse sold!
Bertie was also generous with her time in the Bricelyn community. Whether township board, Legion Auxiliary, blood drives, the library, or countless fundraisers, Bertie could be counted on to lend a hand…and a pan of bars.
Her professional life was one of service as well. She worked at the Lighthouse Café and Beth’s Grocery for many years, and then took on the management of the Bricelyn Legion in 1983. Bertie freely acknowledged that her bar customers were great listeners as she indulged in her most favorite of pass times: sharing stories about her beloved family. She often quipped that her customers really had no choice but to listen if they wanted a beer. Regardless, they were receptive to her tales all the same.
Bertie leaves behind her husband Duane and daughter Julie, along with daughter-in-law Jen Scholtes. She is also survived by mother Joanne Wertjes, siblings Dave (Paula) Wertjes, Catherine (Mark Wilcox) Wertjes and Carol (Joe) Kuster; mother-in-law Violet Meyer and siblings-in-law Dawn Bleick, Dave (Kathy) Meyer, Kim Meyer, Kay Meyer and Kelly (Ben) Martel. Her dearly cherished nieces and nephews are also left to celebrate memories of Bertie.
She was preceded in death by her sister Linda Marie, father Herman John Wertjes, father-in-law Clarence Meyer, brother-in-law Chuck “Red” Bleick, and nephew Jason Myers.
It is said that life is all about the dash between your born date and death date. Bertie’s dash was filled with love of visiting, love of family and love of serving….especially turkey goop and mac salad.
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Sincere Sympathy to Duane and their Family. Death takes the ones we Love but Memories bring them back. 💖
My deepest sympathy to her family. She always had a smile for everyone.
So very , very sorry to read this sad news. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by so many.
So sad to hear this news. We love Julie so very much, and we are grieving with her and the family.
Sending all of our love.
Our sincere sympathy goes out to all her family. What a special person she was.
Julie you and your family are in our thoughts.
My deepest sympathy all of family may you find comfort in the lord at this difficult time
You’ve been such a wonderful and vibrant member of the community. That loss will be felt and missed by so many. Heartfelt love and condolences for the beautiful family and friends who will miss you so much.
Bertie was indeed one special lady who made time for each snd every one. I will miss her card playing “wit” and of course visiting once in a while. I feel blessed to have known her
I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless all of you. Hugs and prayers ❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼
So sorry to read the passing of such a wonderful woman! Prayers to the family for strength during this difficult time! The memories will be very special and will help pass the loneliness.
When I was growing up Bertie and I rode the same school bus to Bricelyn, I will never forget how kind she was to me, in fact, she was the only person at times that would talk to me and it meant so much. I will never forget how she made me feel. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. She will be missed by many.
What a special lady and I sure will miss solving the world’s problems with her! My condolences to Duane Julie and Joanne and the rest of the family. May your memories ease your sorrow!!
So sorry to hear of Bertie’s passing. I had sooooo many good talks with her at the legion. She was a very special gal for sure. Will keep her family in our prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss! I will definitely be sending prayers to all!
My heart goes out to her friends and family. I spent a short time in, Bricelyn with my parents, Skip and Kathy Grimes and loved her from the moment I met her. I’m saddened to hear of her lose. So young to go.
Becca
R.I.P. Haven’t seen you for years but you were always such a happy friend from year’s ago.
Deepest sympathy to the family she always had a smile and always enjoyed talking with her
So sorry for the loss of Bertie. I have fond memories of your visits to the Teigland farm and of our family visiting the Wertjes’ farm so many years ago. My sympathy to Joanne and all other family who loved Bertie and friends who will miss her.
Ronda Teigland Zochert
I’m so sorry to hear of Bertie’s passing. I have many wonderful memories of fun times we shared while in school together. Bertie was the prettiest girl in our class and I felt honored to be her friend. RIP sweet friend.
So sorry to hear about Bertie passing. I have many great memories from my childhood that included Bertie.
Bertie was a beautiful, giving woman. Her dedication to community events (especially the blood drive and elections) was a tribute of her giving spirit. John and I will be unable to attend the family gathering on Sunday as we have another commitment, but we extend our love to all of Bertie’s family and friends. We never had the opportunity to taste Bertie’s “turkey goop”, but it sounds unique, just like Bertie!
We’d like to express to you our most sincere condolences over your loss of Bertie. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to your family in this time of sorrow.
I am so very saddened to hear this. Bertie was such a wonderful lady! My heart is breaking for Duane, Julie, Jen, and the rest of the family. Sending love and prayers for healing. May memories bring you comfort!
So sorry to hear of the passing of this kind, giving lady. I enjoyed many conversations with her and feel very blessed to have gotten to know her. Many prayers to her family.