Richard was an operator at Occidental Petroleum and was a member of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed sports cars, estate sales and loved to travel. Richard loved to collect curiosities.
Richard is survived by his wife Ingrid, son Richard August Bertke (Rick) and wife Kara, grandsons Aaron, Isaiah, Levi, and Oliver Bertke; brother, Tom Bertke; sisters, Susan Pawlosky and Joan Cochran. He is preceded in death by his parents.
A celebration of Richards life, will be held, 4:00 PM, Friday, April 5, 2019, Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Nacogdoches.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, Nacogdoches.