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Jerry Bertrand

Visitation Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Visitation Time: 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Salerno's Rosedale
Funeral Date: Thursday, April 11th, 2024
Funeral Time: 11:00 am
Place of Funeral: Salerno's Rosedale Chapels
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Jerry Bertrand, Army Veteran, age 76, of West Chicago, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at home peacefully with his family by his side. Jerry grew up in Marinette, WI, and moved to IL where he started his family. He is preceded in death by his dear wife, Linda. He was a devoted father to Mandy (Pat) Mercadante and Adam (Carla) Bertrand. Son of the late Walter and Opal Bertrand. Loving grandfather to Joey and Olivia Mercadante, and Melanie and Joshua Bertrand. Dear brother to Frances Klitzke, Sharon Boivin, Judy Bertrand, Glenda Walters, and the late James, Robert, Richard, William, Evelyn, Wayne, Donna Mae, and Steven Bertrand.

Jerry was a true American Hero serving in the Army and earning a Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Air Medal, Bronze Star Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. Jerry was a man of many trades, including being a personal chef to the Blackhawks in the 70’s, to rehabbing homes with his Home Inspection/Construction business throughout the community, to name a few of his talents. The only thing to top his talented career is his generosity to the community, spending years of service with the Bloomingdale VFW, supporting his fellow veterans, and Bloomingdale Lion’s club that he served on for many years. He enjoyed his annual hunting trips every November in his home away from home log cabin that he built with his dear best friend Norm. Jerry was a die hard Green Bay Packer fan, and loved to tell everyone in Chicago what a fan he was, and trying to convert Bears fans.

Jerry had a heart of gold, and would do/or give anyone whatever they needed. Jerry faced many challenges in his life with his health, but his love for life, his humor, stubborn and tough demeanor carried him through til his last breath.

Family and friends may visit at Salerno’s Rosedale Chapel, 450 W. Lake St. Roselle IL 60172 on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 3:00pm-8:00 pm for a Memorial Visitation, and on Thursday, April 11 at 10:00 for a visitation until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with military honors. The interment location will be at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church for a private family service at a later time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Operation Homefront https://operationhomefront.org/ The Fisher House Foundation, https://fisherhouse.org/ or The Veterans of Foreign Wars https://www.vfw.org

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Posted by:
Tony & Patti Zaputil

Posted on:
Friday, April 12, 2024

We were saddened to hear of Jerry‘s passing, and send our deepest sympathies to the family. Jerry and Linda moved in directly across the street from us a handful of years ago. We enjoyed many conversations on the driveway or in their family room. We moved to Wisconsin last year; near the time that Linda passed. We were very sad to not be able to share our condolences. We keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Posted by:
Roy J. and Sandy Amatore

Posted on:
Sunday, April 7, 2024

Jerry and Linda will be missed. Meeting Jerry thru our business we were immediately drawn to each other . We worked together on many remodeling projects over the many years. I felt privileged to work him on those projects and honored to work on Linda and Jerry’s homes in Bloomingdale and West Chicago and go on to work with his family and many friends that he referred us to. Although he was humble and did not like to speak of War, His service to our country never stoped. “All Gave Some, and Some Gave All “ !! Jerry gave All. My deepest sympathies to his family, and all of the people who knew and loved him. He will always be remembered. Rest in Pease my friend. With all my respect and admeration, Roy Amatore

Posted by:
Bernadette (Bertrand) Pinnataro

Posted on:
Sunday, April 7, 2024

What a wonderful Tribute to You Uncle Jerry. I wish we had the chance to have seen each other one more time. My Dad (James, the oldest) spoke well of You and now you join each other once again. As you join your Beloved wife (Aunt Linda), you will both remain in our hearts of your children,Grandchildren and Siblings forever. To my entire Family, please accept my Heartfelt Condolances in your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Posted by:
Karen Vitale

Posted on:
Friday, April 5, 2024

I was blessed to meet Jerry and Linda back in 2007 when my BFF Sharyn Murphy introduced me to them. I immediately had new friends. What a fun couple and a beautiful family. You never knew what was going to come out of Jerry’s mouth…..He was so fun to be around. They both were. I’ll miss my visits with Jerry as he fought his illness. I too am a PACKER FAN and we shared cheers and tears watching them over the years, also our texting through every game.. I’ll wear my Packer shirt that Jerry gave me for Christmas and think of him always. God Bless his beautiful family and give them strength through this difficult time. Love and God’s Blessings to them always.

Posted by:
Angie Furton

Posted on:
Friday, April 5, 2024

Uncle Jerry, you will be missed by so many! You were the last of our uncles! Rest in peace and enjoy your heavenly family!! Until we meet again!! Love you!