Charles Anton "Chuck" Berti

Charles Anton "Chuck" Berti, Sr., 70, of Rock Springs, passed away May 1, 2019, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He had been a longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior.

He was born March 2, 1949, in Rock Springs, the son of Elmer Mario and Joan Patricia Pomije Berti. Chuck attended school in Superior and Rock Springs and was a 1967 graduate of the Rock Springs High School, He also attended Wyoming Technical Institute in Laramie to become an auto-mechanic. He worked in auto mechanics and then in construction. In his later years, he was a handyman.

Chuck was a member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie No. 151 and National Eagle Scouts of America.

Chuck was a cancer survivor twice and participated in several Relay for Life walks. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and loved the outdoors.  He enjoyed rodeos and was an avid football fan of the University of Wyoming Cowboys and the Denver Broncos.

Survivors include one daughter, Lori Lynn Berti of Aurora, Colo.; one son, Charles Anton "Tony" Berti Jr., and wife Nikki of Las Vegas; one brother, Paul D. Berti of Rock Springs; one sister, Mary Catherine Berti of Tempe, Ariz .; former wife Phyllis Berti-Anderson of Denver; two grandchildren, Brennan Berti and Easton Berti.

He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Joan. 

Following cremation, a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m., Friday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs.  

Inurnment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery.  Friends may call at the church, one hour prior to services.

The family of Charles Anton "Chuck" Berti, Sr., respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Cowboy's Against Cancer, 1893 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, WY., 82901. Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com.