Bobby G. Bertram, 85, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at his home. He was born May 19, 1933, in New Castle to the late Robert and Lela (Guffey) Bertram.
A 1951 graduate of New Castle High School, he was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, stationed in England. Bobby retired from Dana Corp. in 1985 after 30 years of service. He was a Member of the New Castle Eagles and Moose Lodge. Bobby enjoyed fishing, golfing and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Phyllis (Black) Bertram; 3 sons, Robert “Bobby” Bertram of Darlington, SC, Darrell (Nadine) Bertram and Glenn Bertram, both of Dublin; 2 stepsons, Gary Fellers of New Castle and Richard “Rick” Fellers of Straughn; 9 grandchildren, Scott Bertram and Shawn Laurie both of Florence, SC, Joshua Bertram of Shelbyville, Stephanie Ketring, of Cambridge City, Kristina Bertram of Connersville, Susan Fellers of Pershing, Christy Razor, Lori Fellers and Ryan Fellers, all of Indianapolis; 19 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, brother, Bill (Sharon) Bertram of New Castle; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Allen Bertram; sister, Jean Wynn and 2 great grandchildren.
Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 15, 2019 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Rev. Stephen Gallaway officiating. Burial followed in South Mound Cemetery, West Lawn Addition. Visitation was from 2 – 6 p.m. Sunday, April 14th at the funeral home. You may express condolences or share a memory of Bobby at www.hinsey-brown.com.