Lately, I have had the good fortune to spend time with Gary Bertsch on his turf his backyard, which is a becoming garden of greenery and blooms, befitting his lifestyle, his work, his seasoned view of the world and a life well-lived.
He has a free-standing cottage in the back of his home on Henderson Avenue, which serves as his office and study. There is a wood-burning fireplace that gives off the warmth of inspiration. Books abound along with a few personal items, but it is not a showcase of his considerable accomplishments. Bertsch is a man who did some good for the world as a college professor, and he is still at it.