Stephen Duane Bertram, a resident of Lake Charles was born Aug. 30, 1964 in Flint, Mich. and passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the age of 54.
At the age of 17 Steve moved to Sacramento, Calif., living there for 32 years. In 2013 he moved to DeQuincy and later to Lake Charles. While living in Sacramento, he was an active member of the Rock Church. He was employed by UC Davis, Arthur Anderson and the Mattie Corporation. He later owned and operated a residential care facility in Elk Grove, Calif. for 8 years. After moving to Louisiana, he was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad as a conductor.
Steve, affectionally called “Stevie” or “Stefano”, will forever be remembered for his bright, smiling face. He is known by the love he shows for his wife and children. He was a man that loved God and instilled that love of God into his family and friends. He loved his church family at the Apostolic Temple and Rev. Ricky Treece in Lake Charles.
Steve was known for his genius computer and cooking skills. He could also sing and play the piano.
We have lost a husband, father, son, brother, brother-in-law, and true friend, but God has gained a Saint.
Steve is survived by his wife of 23 years, Lauren Marcantel Bertram; daughter, Julian; and sons, Alexander and Christopher. He is also survived by his parents, Robert “Bob” and JoAnn Bertram of Sacramento, brother, Brent Bertram and wife, Tabitha of Elk Grove, and sister, Von de Leigh Wilbanks and husband, Rev. Jeremy Wilbanks of Cullman, Ala.
He is also survived by his in-laws, Ronnie and Karen Marcantel of DeQuincy; great-grandmother, Lois Alston of Lake Charles; sisters-in-law, Kasha Irwin and husband, Layton and Tara Dykes and husband, Derrell, all of DeQuincy; along with 11 nieces and nephews; and a host of church family.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Orvis and Marie Bertram and Nettie Ballard.
The family received friends from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Apostolic Temple Pentecostal Church, 2711 W. Prien Lake Rd., Lake Charles. The funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 21, at the church; Officiating was Pastor Ricky Treece, Rev. Jordan Anderson and Rev. Nathaniel Wilson. Interment followed at Riley Smith Memorial Park in DeQuincy.
Arrangements were handled by Riley Smith Funeral Home, 1810 W. Fourth St., DeQuincy.
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