Apr 23, 2021
Bricelyn – Roberta (Bertie) Lynn Wertjes Meyer was born on Nov. 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 was held Sunday, April 25, 2021 from 1-4 p.m. at the Bricelyn American Legion Post #165. Please see brussheitner.com to leave an online condolence. 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 Sept. 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.