A native of Savannah, she was born September 22, 1936 to Anna Ohlson and Herman O. Meyers, Jr. She was predeceased by a son, Robert Edward Bertz, Jr. and son-in-law, Michael Portwood, Sr.
She was a life-long member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she was devoted to her friends in WELCA Circle # 9, and had formerly sang in the Choir. She also previously served on the Board of Worship and Music, as Sunday School Commissioner and as a Greeter. She greeted everyone with a smile, and always had a song in her heart and a tune on her lips.
She graduated from Savannah High School in 1954 and Draughns’ Business School in 1956. She was a Real Estate Professional for over 30 years, most recently being associated with Prudential Southeast Coastal Properties. She enjoyed meeting people and spreading joy wherever she went.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert “Bob” Edward Bertz, Sr., of Savannah, Ga; a daughter, Lisa Bertz Portwood Whiteman (Marty) of Peachtree City, Ga; a son, Brett Meyers Bertz (Suzanne) of Atlanta, Ga; a daughter-in-law, Pam Bird Bertz of Savannah,Ga; 8 grandchildren, Michael Portwood, Jr., and Caroline Portwood, Madeleine and Alexander “Sander” Bertz, Alison (Tommy) , Diana, Robert “Bo” Edward Bertz III, and Caitlin Bertz; 2 great grandchildren, Logan and Zoe Norris. She will be missed by many cousins as well.
Ramona loved her family unconditionally and supported each one through every crisis and celebrated every victory.
She will always be remembered for all the lives she touched. She welcomed everyone graciously into her home and her life and we are all thankful God shared her with us.
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday at Fairhaven Funeral Home – Hubert C. Baker Chapel, 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, Ga 31406.
Funeral Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, with Pastor Peter Hartmann, officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
Remembrances: St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 10 West 31st Street, Savannah, Ga 31401.
Fairhaven Funeral Home – Hubert C. Baker Chapel, Savannah, Ga 31406
912-927-1999
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