Paul Fredrick Bertram, 91, of St. Louis, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2018 at Friendship Village of Sunset Hills. Paul was born on December 21, 1926 in Evansville, IN.

Paul was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Elaine (nee Rumford) Bertram and son Rex (Julie) Bertram. He is survived by son Jeffery (Patricia nee Chandler) Bertram, daughter Jill Bertram and daughter-in-law Julie (nee Hummer) Bertram; grandchildren Alison and Scott; and great-grandson Jace. In addition, he is survived by his sisters Bettye Jo (late Max) Crowder and Janet (late Richard) Sell.

Paul attended Naval Officer training at Iowa State University before serving in World War II. He received a Mechanical Engineering degree from Purdue University before being called up to serve in the Korean War. Paul moved his family to St. Louis with the relocation of the Chrysler plant in Fenton. A few years later, he found his career home at Lee Rowan Company as Chief Engineer and later as VP of Engineering.

While his family was most important, he had a variety of hobbies. Throughout his life, he liked to play golf, build and fly model airplanes, and ride his bicycle. Later he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 10am until a memorial service at 11am in the Chapel at Friendship Village of Sunset Hills on Friday, November 16. Follow signs for Event Parking and enter the building through the Chapel entrance. Burial will follow.

The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers at Friendship Village for the care they have provided Paul over the years.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Lucas Church, 11735 Denny Rd, St. Louis, MO 63126; Friendship Village Foundation Library Fund, Friendship Village Sunset Hills, 12563 Village Circle Dr., Sunset Hills, MO 63127; or the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.