Arletta Bertrand

Arletta M. Bertrand

Arletta M. Bertrand,80, Luxemburg, was born on August 24, 1944, in Lincoln, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Luxemburg, Wisconsin.

On May 14, 1966, Arletta married Gerald P. Bertrand, at St. Peter Church, Lincoln, and together they shared 58 wonderful years of marriage. The couple ran the family farm for 35 years before retiring in 2000. In Arletta's earlier years, following graduation, she worked at Plumbers and AC Nielsen Co. After retirement she worked for the APAC Customer Services Company.

Arletta was deeply committed to her community and her faith. She served as treasurer for St. Mary School Board for 18 years and was head cook for funerals at St. Mary for four years. She also led St. Mary Christian Mothers as president for seven years. Her dedication extended to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 262 in Luxemburg, where she also served as treasurer.

In 2011, Arletta joined the Kewaunee County Historical Society, where she became a valuable member of the board of directors and served as treasurer until her passing. She also contributed as assistant editor of the society's newsletter, *Reflections in Time*. Her tireless efforts were recognized with the Luxemburg Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award in 2013 and the Kewaunee County Historical Society Volunteer of the Year award in 2017.

Arletta is survived by her beloved husband Gerald; her children Jerry (Pam) Bertrand, Jackie (Duane) Srnka, Jodie (Mike) Glish, and Jenny (Chris Conley) McCaffrey; her grandchildren Jerry and Josh Bertrand, Dustin (Maggie) Wilson, Melissa (Ben) Joniaux, Sarah (Jared) Lemens, Kimberly (Kory) Stepanek, Danae (Max) Bruss, Dakota (Rebecca Kroll) Srnka, Riley and Reece (Kassi Kissinger) Glish, Maya and Mason McCaffrey; great-grandchildren Lucy and Ronnie Joniaux; one sister Karen (Ken) LuMaye; sisters in law and brothers in law Lenore Deprey, Richard (Karen) Bertrand, Carole (Gary) Margotto, Pat VandenHouten, Sandra Bertrand, and Marion Jauquet; nieces and nephews.

Arletta was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Dolores (Stache) Deprey; one sister Vernalda Deprey; one brother Ronald Deprey; brothers in law and sisters in law Hubert Jauquet, Ray VandenHouten, Donna and Marvin Kinnard, Bob Bertrand; her father in law and mother in law Robert and Angeline Bertrand.

Friends may call between 8:45 and 10:30 am at St. Mary Church, Luxemburg, Friday, February 7, 2025. Funeral 10:45 am on Friday with Rev. Daniel Schuster officiating. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Luxemburg.

McMahon Funeral Home, Luxemburg, is assisting the Bertrand Family. Funerals@McMahonFH.com

A special thank you is extended to everyone at Unity Hospice, for their care given during our time of need.

Arletta's life was a testament to hard work, faith, and service to others. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers and other tributes of sympathy, a memorial fund will be established in Arletta's name.