Emil August Bertalot, Jr., age 91, of Clarksville, TN, formerly of Spring Valley, IL, passed away on December 22, 2024.
Emil was born on February 26, 1933, in Spring Valley, IL to Emil Sr. and Mary Bertalot. He began working at the age of 15 at Thompson’s Drug Store where he would retire as a pharmacy technician after 60 years. Emil was also an Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He enjoyed spending time with his family and gardening.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Bertalot and sister, Erminia Koppen. Emil is survived by his children, Emil Bertalot and Mary (Daryl) Lawrence; and grandchildren: Sean Bertalot, Genna Bertalot, Mia Lawrence, and Gianna Lawrence.
Emil will be laid to rest alongside his wife of 52 years at Valley Memorial Park Cemetery in Spring Valley, IL.
Arrangements are in the care of Sykes Funeral Home & Crematory.