Bertie “Bert” G. Tolley, age 85, of Nekoosa, died Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Strawberry Lane Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Wisconsin Rapids.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 1:00 PM at Feldner/Ritchay Funeral Home in Nekoosa. Rev. Chuck Tews will officiate. A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday at the funeral home from 12:00 noon until the time of service. Online condolences may be expressed at ritchayfuneralhome.com.
Bert was born March 11, 1929 in Arkdale to Christ and Bertha (Martin) Tolley. He married Loretta Wormet on July 8, 1998 in Las Vegas, NV. Bert was employed as an electrician, retiring due to a disability. He was a member of the IBEW union based in Madison. In later years, he worked as a custodian at churches in Arkdale and Wisconsin Rapids. Bert was a member of the Adams-Friendship Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed singing in the church choir.
He is survived by his wife, Loretta; his son, Kenneth Tolley of Mauston, his daughter, Susan Lunzman of Sparta; 6 grandchildren, Joshua, Aaron, Cory, Amanda, Madison and Sara; 3 great grandchildren; 2 stepchildren, Rodney Wormet of Nekoosa and JoAnn Wormet of Wisconsin Rapids; 5 step grandchildren; his brother, Donn (Rose) Tolley of Madison; his sisters, Mary Ann Ward of California and Jean Dean of Janesville; and his former wife Barbara.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Louis, stepson, Gregory Wormet, his brothers, Floyd, Harold, Raymond, and Clark Tolley, and his sisters, Mildred Bethke, June Oleson, Chrystle Lewer, and Myrtle Mattson.
FACTS
Born: March 11, 1929
Place of Birth: Arkdale, WI
Death: February 17, 2015
Place of Death: Strawberry Lane Medical & Rehabilitation Center
Occupation: Electrician – Construction
Organizations: Masonic Lodge – Adams-Friendship
SERVICES
Memorial Visitation
Tuesday February 24, 2015, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM at Feldner/Ritchay Funeral Home
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Memorial Service
Tuesday February 24, 2015, 1:00 PM at Feldner/Ritchay Funeral Home
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So sorry to hear of Bert’s passing. Heaven now has another angel and Louey and Ray won’t be as lonely. Your all in my thoughts and prayers he was a wonderful person and will be missed by us left on earth. God Bless.
So many memories rushing through our heads (and hearts)! We can picture him sitting at the kitchen table across from my dad – the two of them drinking coffee, laughing and talking smart – we can see it as if it were yesterday. There’s a great reunion going on in heaven… RIP, Bertie. Our thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace go to his entire family and his friends. We all lost a great one.
sorty about your loss.remember good years of deer hunting with the Tilley family
OUR PRAYERS AND SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO ALL OF BERTS FAMILIE. BERT WAS A WONDERFUL FRIEND I WILL MISS
HIM ALWAYS. BERT WAS ALWAYS THERE WHEN I NEEDED A HELPING HAND, DAY OR NIGHT. GODS BLESSINGS ON YOU
AND YOURS. GOODBY OLD FRIEND, DALE
My Prayers go out to Bert’s passing. I have wonderful memories. He was always smiling.
*I remember Bertie as a friendly and kindly man who always took time to visit. May God bless his memory among us.
Please accept my deepest Sympathy with the passing of Bert, your husband, father and grandfather. I have wonderful memories of the “good old days”. May you all find comfort in your memories.
To the Tolley Family,
So sorry to hear of Bert’s passing. My thoughts and prayers to the family!
Our prayers and sympathies are with you Loretta and your family. May God grant you his peace.
Pastor Terri
Arkdale Trinity Church
Praying for comfort and strength, and the Lord’s Peace. Keep talking about the good times and the fun things.
MAY God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time. Many wonderful memories. RIP BERTIE
Donn and family…..Sorry to hear of passing of your brother. Prayers are with your family.