of Mountain Home, AR
March 27, 1925 - April 24, 2016
Vernon A. Bertel, age 91 of Mountain Home passed away April 24, 2016 at Care Manor. He was born March 27, 1925 in St. Louis, MO to Benedict Bertel and Viola Becker Bertel. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. In 1949 he founded Bertel Construction Company. He was a talented builder and enjoyed fishing. He married Merle Skaggs in 1969. He is survived by 2 sons: Mark J. (Angie) Bertel of Mountain Home and Michael J. (RoseMarie) Bertel of St. Louis; a daughter Nancy Lee (Nick) Avouris of St. Louis; a step-daughter Diane Fox of Las Vegas; 13 grandchildren: Yvonne, Angie Jr., Mark Jr., Kerry, Kelly, Mika, Daniel, Maria, Lizzie, Ronnie, Michael, Matthew and Jimmy; 10 great grandchildren: Bailey Byrd, Matthew Byrd, Milo and Dominic Colombo,Evelyn and Delanie Burns, Ajia Cohen, Joseph and Justin Vegovisch and Tiffany Roberts. He was preceded in death by his first wife Opal Ragan, wife Merle, step-son Johnny Haire, a brother Donald and sisters Dorothy and Ruth. Visitation will be from 4 until 9 PM Friday April 29, 2016 at Roller Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Roller Funeral Home. Interment with military honors provivded by Ozark VFW Post 3246 will follow at Baxter Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude's Children's Hospital. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home.
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the
words spoken at Revelation 21:3,4 "(3) With that I heard
a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God
is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they
will be his people. And God himself will be with them.
(4 ) And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and
death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry
nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”
We are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love you.
Mary & Barry
We extend our hearts in this time of loss. Our thoughts & prayers will be with you all. God Bless your sweet family! Love you all! Marilyn, Makyla & Israel â¤ï¸
Our hearts go out to all the family, call us if you need anything
He was a pleasure to know and love. My thoughts are with his family and friends as Vernon will be truly missed. May he be met at heavens door by his one and only, Merle.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bertel family. Mr. Bertal served our country with honor, and had the respect and love of his family. What more can a man want. Rest in Peace my brother in Arms
Mark, Angus and family I am so sorry for your loss. It was such a pleasure getting to know Vernon and the rest of his family. May God lay his hand of comfort and strength upon you during this time. I loved hearing all of the stories Vernon would tell of his family and how proud he was of each of your accomplishments.....from construction business to being part of a band that traveled the world...he was very proud of all of you...God bless you, Monica Vance
It has been a honor and privilege caring for my "Candyman" Whether it was at Good Samaritan or Care Manor, Vernon remembered me and would always have a quick smile for me. I will truly miss him but I know he is watching over all who loved him.
My sincerest sympathies to the Bertel family. Vern was one of my favorites during the time I worked at his nursing home. He always greeted me with a smile and a "Hello, kiddo!" whenever our paths would cross throughout the day. I especially enjoyed our visits when he would beam and brag about his family. (Thanks for sharing him with me.) God's blessings upon you all.