Agnes Bertke

Agnes (Kremer) Bertke, age 86, of Coldwater, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born on April 6, 1940 in Coldwater to the late Herbert & Cecelia (Homan) Kremer. On August 8, 1964 in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma she married Mello Bertke and he survives in Coldwater.

She is also survived by children, Karen & Dale Albers of Celina, Cindy & Gene Wilker of St. Marys, Pam Rasawehr of Celina, Doug & Jenine Bertke of Coldwater, Jenny & Jason Eyink of Coldwater, and Dave & Betsy Bertke of Coldwater, 20 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and siblings, Thelma Ruchty of Coldwater and Luke Kremer of Dayton.

She was preceded by siblings and in-laws, Stanley & Ruth Kremer, Lavern & Ann Kremer, Jerry Ruchty, Gladys Kremer, and Wilma & Clete Beyke.

Agnes was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and the St. Ann’s Holy Rosary Sodality. She was a graduate of Coldwater High School class of 1958. She worked several years for John Hinders and Mark Klosterman as a legal secretary prior to owning Betties Restaurant in Coldwater with her husband, Mel for 25 years. She never knew a stranger and her playful character left an impact on many customers. She enjoyed being a part of the many activities of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family would like to express gratitude to the staff of EverHeart Hospice and Briarwood Village for the loving care they provided.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, October 26, 2026 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 PM to 5 PM on Sunday and from 9 AM to 10 AM on Monday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater. Memorial contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice.