Daniel Clifton Bertsch

Daniel Clifton Bertsch, 81, of Fayetteville, died Monday, April 18, 2016. Daniel was born in Frelsburg on Nov. 15, 1934, the son of Jessie and Katherine (Geistmann) Bertsch. He married Emilie Janes on June 4, 1961 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville. Daniel served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1958. He was the owner of Bertsch Meat Market in Fayetteville for 37 years and retired in 1995. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife, Emilie, of 54 years; three sons: David Bertsch and wife, Michelle; Steven Bertsch and wife, Deborah; and Glen Bertsch all of Fayetteville; daughter, Donna Faykus and husband, Cass, of Brenham; two brothers: Leon Bertsch and wife, Ruby, of Sweeney and Melvin Bertsch of Fayetteville; two sisters: Evelyn Malota of Fayetteville and Carolyn Easton and husband, Don, of La Grange; sisters-in-law: Fay Janes, Charlene Bertsch and Lorrine Bertsch; twelve grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Benny Bertsch and brother-in-law,  Charlie Janes. Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Koenig & Strickland Knesek Chapel in Fayetteville. Family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Funeral Services were held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Burial followed at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, P. O. Box 57, Fayetteville, Texas 78940 or Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 65, Fayetteville, Texas 78940. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com. Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange was in charge of arrangements.