Edgar Bertram, 87, of Stockland passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.

Ed was born September 5, 1933 in Frazer, KY, the son of Jimmy and Ina (Brown) Bertram and they preceded him in death. He married Ora Lee Thompson on September 30, 1950 in Frazer, KY and she preceded him in death on December 24, 2016. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Haskel and Norman “P.H.”; two infant sisters; and one daughter, Linda Hancock; and one sister-in-law, Evelyn Bertram.

He is survived by one daughter, Kathie Brady of Watseka; four grandchildren, Tony Brady of Watseka, Eric (Christina) Hancock of Rossville, IN, Mark (Laeticia) Hancock of Tuscola, and Amanda (Nathan) Lambert of Milford; twelve great grandchildren, Taylor and Connor Brady, Evan, Macie, Dallas, Brent, Lucas, Joshua, and T.J. Hancock, and Morgan, Aurora, and Kinsley Lambert; two great-great grandchildren, Rosalyn and Alaska Hancock; one son-in-law, Warren Hancock; and several nieces and nephews, including two special nieces, Sue and Donna.

Mr. Bertram started his career by farming, working at the grain elevator, followed by Alver Popcorn Company, and later International Multifoods. He then owned and operated Stockland Lumber and Stockland Cafe for many years. He later worked at Big R in the lawnmower repair department. Ed helped maintain the Clifford Bury Auditorium (Stockland Gym) for many years. He was a member of Sheldon Masonic Lodge #609 and his hobbies included his koi pond and mowing.

Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. Masonic rites will be held at 11:00 a.m. and the funeral service will follow. Rev. Brent Zastrow will officiate. Burial will be held at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Stockland.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Milford Ambulance.