On Monday August 19th, The Rotary Club of Niagara Falls lost a dedicated and special Rotary Member, Bert Schertzing, at the age of 74. Bert was raised in Port Colborne on Weaver Road and worked on his family vegetable farm from a young age. This gave him a good work ethic and he developed great memories and bonds with his siblings. Bert started his career with the Department of Highways as a surveyor and then studied to be a financial planner for Mutual Life of Canada in 1978. While working he received many awards and recognitions. He was a lifetime member of the Life Underwriters Association, CLU, CH.FC, RHU. He developed many relationships with his clients and always went above and beyond until his retirement due to his illness. Bert lived life to the fullest and always tried to lead a balanced life between work, family, church and his community. He was a great husband, father, friend and proud Opa. He coached soccer, hockey as well as sponsoring teams. He enjoyed watching his children and now grandchildren involved in their sporting events. He was a member of Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus, and Niagara Falls Rotary which he served as President for two years and he was also involved with Our Lady of Scapular Church for many years. Bert loved to play tennis and was a member of White Oaks for many years. Bert loved to travel and go sightseeing, making the most out of life and had just returned from a two week cruise of the British Isles. Bert was well known in the community! Heaven has received a special angel and he will be sadly missed.