Charles Eugene Baertschi

Friday, September 17, 2021

Charles Eugene Baertschi, 72, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, at his home in Nevada, Mo. Charlie was born Feb. 22, 1949, in Thayer, Mo., to Ernest and Lorene G. (Mills) Baertschi. He married Mary Lou Anderson on Oct. 18, 1969, in Nevada, and she preceded him in death on July 9, 2012.

Charlie was raised in the Bronaugh area and graduated from Bronaugh High School Class of 1967. He worked at Dahmer Electric for 28 years, and operated Charlie’s Electric from 1995-2019. Charlie was a member of the Nevada Elks Lodge.

Survivors include a daughter, Melissa Eaton (Adam), Sheldon; two sisters, Shirley Ledford (Ray), Fort Scott, Kan., and Charlotte McCrory, Canal Winchester, Ohio; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Mary Lou, he was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother-in-law, Charles McCrory.

Graveside committal services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 23, at Newton Burial Park in Nevada with Pastor Roger Beach officiating. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.

Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice in care of Ferry Funeral Home.

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