Marjorie Bertram

Marjorie Ellen Bertram BERTRAM Marjorie Ellen Age 80, of Vadnais Heights, MN was called Home to be with her Lord on December 16, 2020. Marge was born to parents Lyle and Eleanore (Meyer) Vadnais. She remained true to the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod faith her entire life and she served in many areas of ministry at South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church. She met and married Richard Franke Bertram on July 12th, 1958 and raised 6 children. Our family had a cabin “Up North” in MN where we spent many Summers with Grandpa Lyle and Grandma Eleanore. She enjoyed fishing, berry picking, and walking in the woods enjoying nature. She loved being a Mom, Sewing, Puzzles, Gardening, Decorating, Playing Piano, and Singing (especially Karaoke). She enjoyed entertaining her fellow Residents at Gable Pines with her monthly “Music With Marge” show in the Club Room. She would sing Karaoke while the rest of them would just sing along while enjoying some refreshments. It was a highlight of their day. She was very active at Church and volunteered whenever she could. She sang in the Chancel Choir and with the Contemporary Praise Band, taught Sunday School, helped sew and tie Quilts with the Dorcas Circle, served as a Stephen Minister, and served as a Cook for 10 years on the annual Mexico Servant Event for Ysleta Lutheran Mission in El Paso, TX. Her love for her family was evident. She was always there to listen, always there to help you feel better, always there to tell it like it is. She helped all of her family out in times of need and was always there with a big hug when you needed it. She was preceded in death by her Parents Lyle and Eleanore. She is survived by her brother Warren Vadnais, sons: Robert (Christine), Brian (Joan), Steven (Carole) and daughters: Barbara (Michael) Bowes, Carol (Edward) Gerlach, and Grace (Curtis) Back, 18 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. WELL DONE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 21st at 11:00 am. Doors will open at 10:30 am for Visitation prior to the Service. Services will also be streamed on-line at sstwbl.org for those who are unable to attend in person. In lieu of flowers Memorials are preferred to South Shore Trinity Lutheran Church - Mission Fund, 2480 South Shore Blvd, White Bear Lake, MN 55110.