Bobby Joe Bertholf , 60, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011 in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Bobby worked as a furnace operator with Metal Improvement for 23 years. He was hard worker with a good sense of humor. Surviving are his mother, Flora Bertholf, nephew, Chris Bertholf, niece, Kendall Bertholf all of Fort Wayne, and several cousins. Bobby was preceded in death by his father Alonzo, brother Charles and nephew Andy. Service is 10am Tuesday at D.O. McComb and Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Avenue with calling 1 hour prior. Calling also 6 to 8pm Monday at the funeral home. Burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens. Memorials may be made to the family c/o Flora Bertholf. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.