Thomas J. Bertling, Sr., 61, of Wheatland, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Genesis West in Davenport. Following cremation, a private memorial service will be held. Online condolences may be made at www.rungemortuary.com.
Mr. Bertling was born April 15, 1949 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Nicholas J. and Melba E. (Kedley) Bertling. On August 3, 1979, he married Julie Arensdorf in Maquoketa.
He was a radiator builder for Thermal Engineering in Maquoketa.
Survivors include his wife, Julie; children Michael Bertling, Thomas Bertling, Jr., Jennifer Bertling, Randy Bertling, James Bertling, Laura Bertling, and Mark Joseph Bertling; brothers Duwayne and Bob; sisters Mary and Margaret; brother-in-law Larry; sister-in-law Tina; and mother-in-law Ruby.