Myron Joseph Bertrang

Myron J. Bertrang died peacefully surrounded by his children on May 1, 2026. He was born at Mankato Hospital on March 29, 1933 to Peter and Dolores Bertrang (Moisan). The family lived in Henderson, MN briefly before moving to Arlington, MN.

Upon graduation from Arlington Highschool in 1951 and encouraged by his Uncle Germain, Myron attended Dunwoody Institute in the Twin Cities for autobody repair. He was offered a job prior to graduation, which was short-lived due to the military draft into the US Army, where he served our country for two years.

Thereafter, he began his career with the Green Giant Company, as a field representative. In 1956, he was introduced to Marlene J. Kuntz by his sister, Annmarie during a car ride back to their apartment building. On February 9, 1957, Myron and Marlene married at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Menahga, MN, in the middle of a blizzard. That was the beginning of their 68-year adventure together. The couple moved to Le Sueur, MN where they raised four children.

Throughout his life, Myron enjoyed many active hobbies including fishing, snowmobiling, boating, traveling, bicycling, photography, and nordic skiing.

As part of his service to the community, Myron served as the area's first Civil Defense Director beginning in 1965 which later became the Le Sueur Auxiliary Police. He served in that capacity for over 30 years.

Myron and Marlene spent many happy years traveling and wintering for two decades in Florence, Arizona.

In later years, he loved going to the Henderson Classic Car Roll-in with his children and grandchildren. He and Marlene also loved “Epic Road Trips” with “The Adventure Team.”

Myron is survived by his beloved and devoted children Mary Miller, Mark Bertrang (Betty), Michelle Bertrang, and Mitchell Bertrang (Maureen), eight grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene, his parents and sister Annmarie Trocke (Gerald).

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, 10:30 p.m. at the Church of St. Anne, 217 North Third Street, Le Sueur, MN. Visitation at Kolden Funeral Home, Friday, May 8 beginning with a 3:45 p.m. with a Parish Rosary and going from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Visitation will continue on Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. ~ 10:15 a.m. at the Kolden Funeral Home. Family and friends will then proceed to St. Anne’s Church for a 10:30 a.m. Mass. Burial with military honors will be in Calvary Cemetery, Le Sueur, followed by lunch at St. Anne’s School. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be given to St. Anne’s School, 503 N. 4th St, Le Sueur, MN 56058