Bert C. Moore

Bert C. Moore, age 93, of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015, at the Lancaster Care Center. He was born on May 10, 1921 in Clayton Township, Crawford County, Wisconsin, the son of Arch and Pearl (Potter) Moore. Bert graduated from Gays Mills High School. He enlisted in the United States Army serving his country during World War II. On October 8, 1947, Bert was united in marriage to Mabel Hanson at Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church. He was employed with the Interstate Power Company, retiring from Alliant Energy after thirty-four years as the local manager.

Bert enjoyed flying, fishing, hunting, reading and fixing things. He was a member of the Lancaster United Methodist Church, the Zor Shriners, the Free & Accepted Masonic Warren Lodge No. 4 in Potosi, the Masonic Consistory, and a 65 year member of the Richard Burns American Legion Post No. 109 of Lancaster. Bert previously served as a member of the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, the Grant Regional Health Center Board, and the Lancaster Industrial Commission, where he was instrumental in bringing Milprint to Lancaster. Bert volunteered for over 15 years to replace the United States flag on the dome of the Grant County Court House.

Survivors include his loving wife, Mabel; three daughters: Susan (Robert) Gensmer; Sheri (Richard) Humphrey; Stacey (Jim) Gannon; seven grandchildren: Lisa Lechner, Laura (Harold) Poston, John (Connie) Humphrey, Lindsey (Brian) Hirt, Whitney (Andrew) Rebstock, Jessica (Drew) Melby, and Drew Gannon; six great-grandchildren: Alex, Jacob, and Tyler Lechner, Carolyn and Katherine Poston, and Davis Hirt; one sister, Colleen (Shelby) Cushman; other relatives and many friends.

In addition to his parents, Bert was preceded in death by his siblings: Frank, Dale, Wesley, twin brother Berlie, Sylvia, Blanche, Velma, and Esther.

Memorial services with military honors were held on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lancaster United Methodist Church with Reverend Barbara Cook officiating. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster. Family and friends called on Friday, February 13, 2015, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Lancaster United Methodist Church where a 4:00 p.m. Masonic Service was held. Friends also called on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. Schwartz Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the family.