Bertrum "Bert" Caswell

Published January 13, 2019 at 6:39 PM

Bertrum "Bert" Caswell was born December 3, 1922 to Thomas and Frances Caswell, they had 6 kids, Bert, Ray, Dick, Tom, Frank and Rosemary.

He and his high school sweetheart, Gladys (Dybvik) Caswell, were married for 49 years until her death. Also, married to Ramona "Mona" Davis Caswell for 21 years until her death. Their combined families include, Bert's - Nancy, Laurie, Rob, Randi (Gary) Buckley, Melanie (Harley) Jackson, Pederson, Stellan, Roan and Ravn. Mona's - Nikki (Gary), Candy (Gary), Chere (Jack), Toni (Brad) Randee (Pete), Todd; 19 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

CDR Caswell was a Navy Pilot, plus served in the reserves, totaling 29 years of service. After 32 years, he retired from Honeywell and moved from Golden Valley to Brainerd.

Bert enjoyed church, square dancing, Geritol Frolics, golfing, fishing, Lions, but especially spending time with his family and friends. Special thanks to Kevin Ferrell, Toni and Brad Helland, Stacy and Rich Jenson, Ken Micko and his caregivers.

Services are at Lutheran Church of the Cross, Nisswa, on January 19th, reception at 10 am, service at 11 am, with lunch to follow. A second celebration of his life will be held June 15th, at Lutheran Church of the Cross, followed by burial with Military Honors. I love you, Dad! Arrangements with Nelson-Doran Funeral Home.