Bert was born to Selma Johnson and Andrew Nord in Hazelwood, Washington. Bert attended Kennydale School and graduated from Renton High School in 1941. Bert worked for Frederick and Nelson and entered World War II in 1942, served in the Air Corps in China, Burma, India, and served with the Flying Tigers in China. Upon returning home, Bert owned and operated Bert's Signal Service Station. Bert married Evelyn Peternel in 1947, worked for the Overall Laundry Service for thirty years as a production supervisor. Bert was an avid sports fan, loved to dance, travel, and read. Bert was an active member in the Vasa Order of America, serving as District Master. Survived by three children (Susan Dougherty, Bonnie Bahl, and David Nord), three grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. A military committal service will be held at 12:00PM on Wednesday 10/23/2019 at Greenwood Memorial Park.