Norman Bertram

December 8, 1938 - December 15, 2015

Norman “Peanut” Bertram, 77, of Sheldon, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. He was born on December 8, 1938 in Frazer, Kentucky, the son of Jimmie Bertram and Ina (Brown) Bertram. Norman married Lorraine King on May 28, 1957 in Sheldon, Illinois. She has since passed. Mr. Bertram was the owner and operator of SunRay Transport. He also hauled U.S. Mail and helped friends with farming. He was a member of the Scottish Rite Mason and became a Master Mason in April 1979 of Sheldon Lodge #609. Norman received the 5 Million Mile Award for his career in the trucking industry. He was also a Life time member of the Mahomet Shrine Temple in Peoria and enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, working on projects, and spending time with his family. Surviving Mr. Bertram is one son, Jeff Bertram and Lisa Rudisell of Watseka; one daughter, Kelly Young of Sheldon; one brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Ora Bertram in Stockland; two grandchildren, Suzanne and Jeremy Snodgrass of Sheldon, and Patrick Parsons and Jinger Bennett of Sheldon; two great-grandchildren, Hannah Snodgrass and Bella Parsons; and many nieces and nephews. He is also preceded in death by both parents; wife, Lorraine Bertram; one brother, Haskel Bertram; one sister-in-law, Evelyn Bertram; two infant sisters, Lexie and Barbara Bertram; and one son-in-law, John Young. Burial with Scottish Rites will be held at a later date. Memorials in Mr. Bertram's name can be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, St. Jude’s, or IMH Hospice. Cremation Rites have been made accordingly.