Mark Bertram

FOREST CITY - Mark Bertram, age 30 of Forest City, died Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, April 28, 2012 at United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerald Swanberg officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to church services at United Methodist Church. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Mark was born in Robbinsdale Minnesota on June 13th, 1981 to Sue (Bertram) Rohlfs and Dennis (Tank) Fenstra. Mark spent his first 10 years in Minnesota. Jerry Rohlfs took over the Dad duties in 1985. Mark and his family migrated down to Iowa in 1992 where they placed roots in rural Forest City. Mark graduated from Forest City high school in 2000. Where he enjoyed being a part of the school's football team. Mark continued to grow in his love of football, and he could tell you any statistics that you wanted to know about the sport. His dream team being the Kansas City Chiefs. Mark "Big Daddy" was also an avid "gamer". The World of DC will miss a great hero as will the rest of us. Mark's biggest fans were his nephews and nieces. His nephews enjoyed playing sports with their Uncle Mark, ...[more]

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a weekend of video game play at his house was a common occurrence. His nieces loved hanging out with him for his ability to make them jump out of their skin and laugh the whole time. Family was very important to him, and came before anything else in his life. That love for family didn't end at his parents or siblings...it carried on through his extended family, friends, co-workers, and anyone he came across. Mark's compassion and willingness to help people is what he would want his legacy to be, and for all of us to carry that on in his honor. For the past 6 years Mark has worked at Stellar Industries as a Crane Assembler. He took pride in his work and made many friends during his time at Stellar. Through out his working years he also spent time as an amazing caretaker for individuals with disabilities at Kryslis. Mark is survived by his grandparents Delores (Ole) Laakso of Florida, MaryAnn Coleman of Las Vegas, Parents Sue and Jerry Rohlfs of Forest City. Sister, Mistie (Kevin) Johnson and sons Travis and Zachary. Brother, Dusty (Jessica) Rohlfs and children Josh, Kevin, Rachel, Michael, Chelsea, and Chance. Heather (Greg)Volmer and sons Troy and Luke. Sister Robyn (Rich) Onken and sons Jordan and Tanner. Sister Lisa Bertram, her fiance Charlie Van Overbeke and Daughter Genevieve. Also numerous Aunts, Uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death by Ruth Bertram, Herb Bertram, Gertie Rohlfs, Hank Fenstra, Dennis "Tank" Fenstra, and Bill Coleman; as well as several friends.