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Bobby Wertz Obituary

Bobby Grover Wertz CHARLESTON - Entered into eternal rest on the morning of June 8, 2010, Bobby Grover Wertz, husband of Gloria Wilkins Wertz. Residence, Charleston, SC. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services, Saturday, June 12, 2010 at eleven o'clock at James Island Baptist Church. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. All are invited to visit with the family following the interment at Bobby and Gloria's home. Mr. Wertz was born January 9, 1936, in Augusta, GA, the son of the late Benjamin Grover Wertz and Irene Carter Wertz. He was a graduate of Murray Vocational High School in 1954 and The Citadel in 1975 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Mr. Wertz was employed as an Engineer with the Charleston Naval Shipyard for 36 years. He served in the United States Army. He was a strong member of his family from a young age, a central figure on whom the family could always depend. He enjoyed spending time with his family as well as cooking, fishing, attending his grandchildren's sporting events and watching The Citadel baseball team. Bobby was a beloved brother, husband and father and an inspiration to many. He is survived by his wife Gloria of 51 years; four children: Alan Wertz and his wife Peggy, Jennifer Hendricks and her husband Ralph, Andrew Wertz and his wife LeAnn, and David Wertz and his wife Angela; four sisters: Henrietta Hartline, Helen Jordan, Pat Stelling and Judy Benton; seven grandchildren: Meg Derrick Ivey, Katy Mooney, McEachern Hendricks, Charlotte Wertz, Lawton Hendricks, Carter Wertz, and Cooper Wertz; and two great grandchildren: James Ivey and Ethan Mooney. He is predeceased by his brother Donnie Wertz. In honor of his grandson Lawton, memorials may be made to The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jun. 11, 2010.

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Elizabeth Maguire

June 14, 2010

So sorry for your families loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this very difficult time. Elizabeth Maguire( friend of LeAnn Gardner).

Joyce Coleman Neidlinger

June 12, 2010

Gloria and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

June 12, 2010

Gloria and family, May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Joyce Massalon Guffin (Class of 1954)

Linda & Michael Vaughan

June 12, 2010

Gloria and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We remember Bobby as a sweet, gentle man, whose love for you and his children was supremely evident.

Sandra Crawford

June 12, 2010

Gloria and family, Henrietta, Helen, Patsy, and Judy and your families:

All of you are among the best people I have known. Bobby's kindness, gentle nature, and devotion to Gloria, their family, and you sisters will always be in our minds and hearts. It was my honor to have witnessed two young people in love dating and dancing, to participate in your beautiful wedding, to have shared child rearing, and to brag to each other about our wonderful grandchildren.

You and Bobby have always been generous with your actions and affection. Thank you for 50+ years of friendship. Henrietta, Helen, Patsy, and Judy and your families, you all have our love and prayers. Thank you for our times together in earlier years.

Sandra and daughters

He was good.

Charlie Evans

June 11, 2010

Gloria and family, our hearts go out to all of you. Bobby was loved by all who knew him, we will miss him dearly.
love Charlie, Iris and girls

We are sending a donation to Juvenile Diabetes in his name.

Mary Ellen Oomens

June 11, 2010

Dear Gloria...and all family members,
Martha Ann just emailed me about Bobby's passing....and so now I wished I had called and said "hello" when I was in Charleston in March. My prayers and arms enfold you as I send comforting thoughts to you. Bobby was a wonderful man, and his loss will be felt by many. I am so sorry for this difficult time that comes to you.
Much love,
Mary Ellen Oomens

June 11, 2010

Gloria, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. May our Lord Jesus Christ give you and yours the comfort you need at this time. Larry and Fay Taylor King

June 11, 2010

Gloria and family,
May the memories that you had together be with you always....and may you feel the love of God, your family and friends as you go throught this very difficult time.
All our love,
Billy and Carol Robinson

June 11, 2010

To the Wertz family -
We send you our love and sympathy. May God comfort and sustain you.
Love,
Cathy and Kenny Walters

Paul Bishop

June 11, 2010

Pat and Helen,My deepest sympathy.Paul Bishop

June 11, 2010

Gloria, you and your family are in my prayers as you mourn the loss of Bobby, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. May you find comfort in the many wonderful memories, the love and concern of family and friends, and your faith. Love, Judy Minus Hooper

Beth Burton

June 11, 2010

Jennifer and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express...We will miss seeing your Dad at all of the baseball games. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you tomorrow and the coming days.
Love, John, Beth, Chris and Matt Burton

Beverly Wohlers Gay

June 11, 2010

Gloria, I just read about Bobby and I am so sorry. It seems like just the other day we were all getting married. You are in my prayers.

June 11, 2010

Gloria, I am deeply sorrowed for your loss. May God keep you close to Him during this time. Brenda Bowick Johnson

Sandy Moore

June 11, 2010

Gloria, I just read about Bobby and wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Sandy Moore

Billy Oltmann

June 11, 2010

Words cannot heal the pain of losing someone you love but may you find comfort knowing our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

And may you find peace knowing there is one more Angel in heaven.

With heartfelt sympathy,

Billy & Glenda Oltmann

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