Craig J. Bertholf (2010)

BERTHOLF, ERDMAN, WALKER

Posted By: Shirley Keating - Volunteer (email)
Date: 11/13/2010 at 12:09:20

Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa
October 24, 2010

CRAIG J. BERTHOLF, West Des Moines

Craig Bertholf, 56, died Thursday, October 21, 2010, at Mercy West in West Des Moines. Per Craig's wishes the body has been cremated and a Memorial Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.

Craig was born in Des Moines, graduated from Valley High School in 1972 and from Mankato State University in 1977. He worked as a youth counselor at Youth Homes-Mid America in Johnston for over 20 years. Craig was a loving father who enjoyed fishing, riding his Harley and spending time with family and friends.

Craig is survived by his children, Garrett Bertholf of West Des Moines and Natalie (Jess) Erdman of Waukee; his father W.L. Bertholf of West Des Moines; and his sisters, Chris (John) Walker and Lisa Bertholf, both of Polk City. He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Bertholf.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Iles Funeral Homes-Westover Chapel. Contributions may be made to the family for a memorial to be directed later.

Note: Craig J. Bertholf is a great, great grandson of early Madison County settlers, Andrew and Electa Bertholf.