Roger K. Bertram, 31, of Paynesville, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003, from injuries sustained in an airplane crash near Willmar.
Funeral services were on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003, at 11 a.m. at St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martin. Reverend Julian Schmiesing, OSB, officiated. Burial was in the parish cemetery.
Roger was born on Aug. 11, 1972, in Paynesville to Wilfred and Janine (Spoden) Bertram. He was a 1991 graduate of Paynesville High School and later attended Willmar Vocational-Technical College.
He was employed for several years by Jennie-O Foods of Willmar and currently was employed by Orkin Pest Control.
Roger enjoyed flying and was currently pursuing his private pilot license. He also liked to play paintball, skydive, and collect model planes.
He was a member of St. Martin parish, Willmar Jaycees, and the Experimental Aircraft Association.
Roger is survived by his parents, Wilfred and Janine Bertram of Paynesville; brothers and sister, Rick of Sauk Centre, Alvin (fianc? Sue Daak) of Hutchinson, Judy (Wilfred) Blonigen of St. Martin, Bill of Hawick, and Dean (Amy) of Hutchinson; and nephews and nieces.
Roger K. Bertram, 31, of Paynesville, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003, from injuries sustained in an airplane crash near Willmar.
Funeral services were on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003, at 11 a.m. at St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martin. Reverend Julian Schmiesing, OSB, officiated. Burial was in the parish cemetery.
Roger was born on Aug. 11, 1972, in Paynesville to Wilfred and Janine (Spoden) Bertram. He was a 1991 graduate of Paynesville High School and later attended Willmar Vocational-Technical College.
He was employed for several years by Jennie-O Foods of Willmar and currently was employed by Orkin Pest Control.
Roger enjoyed flying and was currently pursuing his private pilot license. He also liked to play paintball, skydive, and collect model planes.
He was a member of St. Martin parish, Willmar Jaycees, and the Experimental Aircraft Association.
Roger is survived by his parents, Wilfred and Janine Bertram of Paynesville; brothers and sister, Rick of Sauk Centre, Alvin (fianc? Sue Daak) of Hutchinson, Judy (Wilfred) Blonigen of St. Martin, Bill of Hawick, and Dean (Amy) of Hutchinson; and nephews and nieces.
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