Erna Strazan Bertini, age 88 of Sarasota, FL passed away May 13, 2018. She was born on April 13, 1930 in Tovacov, Czechoslovakia to Jaroslav and Bertha Vala. Erna performed alongside her family as a Circus Aerial Acrobat. Her proudest achievement was her induction into the Circus Ring of Fame in Sarasota, FL. She also enjoyed designing the costumes for the circus performers. Erna is preceded in death by her parents and her 6 siblings. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Henry Strazan; her daughter, Olinka Wallenda; her grandchildren, Alida, Andrea, Aurelia, and Alex Wallenda; and her grandchildren, Ysabella, Lucas and Tomas Cortes, Zaira and Mikey LeMole, and Marcus Kolacsar. A Funeral Service for Erna will take place Thursday, October, 25, 2018 at 3:30 pm with Visitation beginning at 3:00 pm at Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park; 170 Honore Ave., Sarasota, FL 34232.