Service Information
Alvin D. Bertram, age 52, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota with interment in St. Martin Cemetery in St. Martin, Minnesota.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 21, 2022, from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Alvin Daniel Bertram was born on August 19, 1969, in Paynesville, Minnesota. He was the son of Wilfred “Willie” and Janine (Spoden) Bertram. Alvin was baptized as an infant, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth at St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martin, Minnesota. He received his education in Paynesville, and was a graduate with the Paynesville High School class of 1988. He furthered his education at Brainerd Technical College and graduated with his Associate’s Degree in 1990.
Alvin was the owner and operator of Fun Sports in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was a member of Faith Lutheran church and Glacier Lakes Motorcycle Club, Crow River Wheelers and Snow Pros.
Alvin enjoyed the outdoors, especially, anything motorsports. In his younger years he loved riding and racing four wheelers. Then continued that love with dirt bikes in his later years. He always had at least one motorcycle, usually more, and would often be off on long rides. Regardless of where he was riding, he was always looking for the perfect road, dirt or tar, and would go a long way out of the way to find it. He enjoyed leading motorcycle rides and sharing his joy of riding with others. Usually there was some laughing included along the way.
Most people will instantly know Alvin by his love of motorsports, but when he was not involved in some way with that, he enjoyed deepening his faith, spending time with friends and family, deer hunting and shooting at Cedar Mills Gun Club. Many times, these activities were mixed with a quick laugh and a cold beer.
Alvin passed away, peacefully surrounded by his family, on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, at the age of 52 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Alvin is survived by his:
Mother, Janine Bertram of Paynesville, MN;
Siblings, Rick Bertram and his wife, Denice of Paynesville, MN,
Judy Blonigen and her husband, Willy of St. Martin, MN,
Bill Bertram of Paynesville, MN,
Dean Bertram of Hutchinson, MN;
Girlfriend, Linda Schneider of Hutchinson, MN;
Many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephew, other relatives and friends.
Alvin is preceded in death by his Father, Wilfred “Willie” Bertram; Brother, Roger Bertram.
Sharon Nohner says
Ohhhh….this makes me so sad….Alvin was a wonderful person. My sympathy to all of his family and friends who will miss him tremendously. This is really so hard to believe. I’m so sorry….
Fred F Barlau says
R.I.P. Alvin you were a good man. We will miss you.
Joyce says
Our sympathy for your loss Ann and family
Jeff & Marlene Bertram Family says
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Alvin! Life has a lot of twists and turns and we have faith in God that it will all make sense some day! Please know we are holding you all in our thoughts and prayers and will offer a mass in Alvin’s memory with our friends at the Poor Clare Monastery in Sauk Rapids. God bless Alvin, and the Bertram Family!
Vince@phyllisableidinger says
What a tragic loss he will be sorely missed he was always helpful to me when I was trying to purchase a motorcycle he always tried to make sure I made the right choice and the right size motorcycle that I wanted he was always thorough when you purchased one how it operated and everything about it he was a good friend he even made it to my hometown of mondovi Wisconsin when he and his friends would go on their fall Ride that made me really happy that he was actually in my hometown rest in peace Alvin.
james j brinker says
Our sympathies go out to the Bertram family. So sorry to hear about Alvin. May God bless you during this time of sorrow .
Angie Gill says
We are so sorry to hear about Alvin, Knew Him through Beggininng Experience. Many hugs and Prayers coming to all his family.
Angie & Duane Gill
Leslie Schmidt says
To Alvin’s Family- I am so sorry to hear of Alvin’s passing. I hung out with him years ago and he was a wonderful guy. I pray for the family and hope you will find some peace knowing he went to a wonderful place without pain. My sympathies and prayers
Leslie Schmidt
Joe says
After meeting Alvin at his business once his down to earth kindness was hard to miss I continued to return time and time again on one occasion I was having a very bad day he took a little time out of his busy day to ask about my situation.. he didn’t have to he chose to. he always knew who I was when I called or stopped in we never hung out but I considered him a friend He will be greatly missed my thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends
Neil and Betty Meyer says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mari Walker says
So sorry to hear of Alvin’s passing. He was a strong contributor in Beginning Experience (B.E.) weekends with being both on team and a Talk Buddy to new team members. His humor and easy smile will be missed within B.E., but I’m sure with many others as well. Peace, Mari Walker
Kyle Plath says
I only knew Alvin from the 15+ years of having my stuff serviced at Fun Sports. I wanted to drop a quick note to the family to say that every time I talked with Alvin it was such a positive experience. He will be missed and I am sorry for your loss.