Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

Lester R. Bertels, 87, of Dorsey, died at Staunton Health and Rehab Center on Feb. 1, 2024. He was born Sept. 12, 1936 in Dorsey to the late Benhardt Bertels and Mary (Aljets) Bertels. He married Betty J. Grizzle Bertels on July 20, 1957 in Dorsey and she survives.

He was retired after having been a farmer and an electrician for the steel mill. Lester enjoyed woodworking, gardening, camping, playing cards and working on puzzles.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Bertels; sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Louis Enke.

He is survived by his children, Jeff (Melinda) Bertels of D...