Dennis Fred Bertilson, 65, passed away Dec. 2, 2011, in McAllen, Texas.
He was born Jan. 1, 1946, in Mt. Lake, Minn., and grew up in Odin, Minn.
He graduated from Butterfield High School in 1964 and joined the Air Force in 1965. He served one tour of duty during the Vietnam War. Upon his honorable discharge, he attended and graduated from Mankato State University with a bachelor’s degree in criminology. He served as a probation officer for the State of Minnesota until 1972. He then served as a probation officer for Arrowhead Regional Corrections from March 1972 until September 2004.
Dennis was a lifelong member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Minnesota Elks Lodge Post 133 of Duluth, Minn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Edna Bertilson; and one brother, Dennis Keith.
He is survived by his life partner, Alice Carroll; a son, Cris Bertilson of Mankato, Minn.; four siblings, Duane and Barbara Bertilson of Monticello, Minn., Diana and Rodney Tchida of Rockport, Texas, Douglas and Brenda Bertilson of International Falls, Minn., and Jim and Jean Sloggy of Willow River, Minn.
A memorial service is planned for 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Duluth Elks Lodge 133, 4250 Haines Road, Duluth, Minn. 55811; 218-727-0111.
