Robert Harold "Bob" Bertelson

Robert (Bob) Harold Bertelson, age 73, of Battle Creek left us on Monday morning, November 16, 2020. Bob spent more than 33 years serving the country he loved. During the Vietnam war, he served in the United States Air Force as a SSgt. He later continued his service by working at the Battle Creek Federal Center until he retired in 2004. Bob was a member of the Pennfield Exchange Club and the Uncle Sam's Band for many years. He loved spending time with his family especially at "The Cottage". He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed traveling, photography and wintering in Florida. Bob was also a diehard U of M Football fan through good seasons and bad. He brought much to many and will be greatly missed.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Jr and Mary Mae Bertelson. Bob is survived by the "Love of His Life", Pamela J. Levengood. They were married on August 6, 1976. Bob also leaves behind his children: Scott (Tracy) Bertelson, Kristi (Leo) Latella, Kelli (L.T.) Cornell, Chad (Heather) Bertelson; His grandchildren: Devin, Dylan, Carter, Mason, Gavin, Rory, Luci, Rhya, Jude; A sister: Patricia (Jack) Houghtalin; and several nieces & nephews.

The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Battle Creek. A private family service will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 25, 2020. The service will be Live-Streamed and may be viewed by visiting https://vimeo.com/event/473061. Interment with full military honors will follow at Fort Custer National Cemetery and may be viewed at https://vimeo.com/483716291.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the The Barn Theatre School, 13351 West M-96, Augusta, MI 49012 or the Cereal City Concert Band 80 Sherman Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49017.

The family created a beautiful slideshow with pictures of Bob's life and it may be enjoyed by visiting. https://vimeo.com/483569502