Charles Robert "Bob" Bertelkamp

Charles Robert “Bob” Bertelkamp , age 93 of New Castle, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at his residence. Son of the late Charles Louis and Eunice (Chenault) Bertelkamp, he was a longtime and active member of Sligo Baptist Church. A lifelong truck driver, he retired from Kroger after many years of service. Following his retirement, he drove the school bus for Henry County Public School where the kids knew him as “Uncle Bob”. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he was devoted to his family and friends. He loved being outdoors, camping, fishing, playing cards, pitching cornhole and watching sports. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Ann Bertelkamp; a son, Phillip Eugene Graham; his grandsons, Shawn Pippin and Jason Richardson; and his sisters, Alice Lasure and Betty Allen.

Survived by:

Wife of over 52 years:     Rose Marie Graham Bertelkamp of New Castle

Daughters:   Marsha Pippin Geary (Mike) of Louisville

Robin Richardson (Don Newton) of Louisville

Sons:           Raymond Louis “Bud” Bertelkamp (Vickie) of Louisville

Guy Richard Graham of Danville

Daughter-In-Law: Kelli Graham of Florida

8 Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grandchildren

Visitation: 4 PM until 8 PM on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Sligo Baptist Church, 65 North 42 Loop, Pendleton, Kentucky 40055.

Funeral Service: 11 AM on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Sligo Baptist Church, 65 North 42 Loop, Pendleton, Kentucky 40055. The Reverend Earl Wayne Perry will Officiate with Reverend Mark Brockman assisting.

Committal Service: 3 PM on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Evergreen Cemetery, 4623 Preston Highway, Louisville, Kentucky 40213 with Burial to follow.

Memorial contributions: Sligo Baptist Church.

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