Obituary of Norbert George Manternach Jr.

MONTICELLO, IOWA Norbert G. Manternach Jr., 83, of Monticello, died Monday, June 1, 2015, at Monticello Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Kramer Funeral Home in Monticello with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 3:00 p.m. Friends may continue to call after 10:00 a.m. Friday morning at Kramer Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Paul Baldwin will officiate. Norbert was born February 27, 1932 in Monticello, the son of Norbert Sr. and Katherine (Muller) Manternach. He attended Sacred Heart School and graduated in 1949 as valedictorian of his class. Norbert enlisted in the United States Navy serving for 3 years. He married Donna Bertling at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Worthington, IA, April 27, 1955. Together they farmed west of Monticello. He loved to go to his children and grandchildren’s sporting events. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years, Donna; children, Roman Manternach, Sue (John) Russ both of Monticello, Phyllis (Teddy) Barr of Perry, IA, Andy (Leanna) Manternach, Marvin Manternach, both of Monticello, Jean (Dave) Webber of Cascade, Donna (Keith) Young of West Branch, IA, Wayne (Carrie) Manternach of Monticello; 14 grandchildren, Jane, Jeff, Johnny, Andrew, Brandon, Chad, Derrick, Elaina, Brittni, Brandi, Chance, Taylor, Ryan, Hayley; 6 great grandchildren, Cassidy, Mikey, Roslynne, Memphis, Jacob, Evan; Siblings, Dave (Elaine) Manternach of Monticello, Sister Phyllis Manternach OSF of Dubuque, Dan (Joan) Manternach of Monticello, Jerry (Carolyn) Manternach of Anamosa; Brother in law, Roman “Buck” (Margaret) Bertling of Worthington; Sisters in law, Betty Ockenfels of Iowa City, Mary Alice Bertling of Dyersville; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, step mother, Martha Manternach, infant sister, Rita, Sister and Brothers in law Christina (Don) Bertling, Richard Ockenfels, Charles Bertling, and grandson Joseph Russ. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred. Information available and condolences accepted at www.kramerfuneral.com.