Wendle Raymond Bertelsen, 84, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away on Saturday May 30, 2015. Wendle was born December 10, 1930, in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gustav and Agnes Morholt-Bertelsen. Wendle is survived by his wife of 34 years, Betty Bertelsen; his children, Betsy Aldrich, Lisa Bertelsen, Glenn (Ester) Bertelsen, Curt (Anne) Bertelsen, Jay (Robbie) Bertelsen, Brad (Shelly) Bertelsen, and Betty’s children, Lynne (Rick) Kiley Hardy, Mitchell “Mitch” Hardy, Matthew (Karen) Hardy, Liz (Bob) Evitts, Margaret (Rudy) Mendoza, Joe (Cyndee) Hardy; and his sister, Anna Bertelsen Daniels. Arrangements are entrusted to Surprise Funeral Care. No services are scheduled. To leave condolences, and well-wishes for the family, please visit www.surprisefuneralcare.com.