Robert Carver Bertolet

Bob was born on December 31, 1933 in Bethlehem, PA to Grace Degnan. He graduated from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, with a degree in Geology. He was hired by Pan American Petroleum (AMOCO) as a petroleum geologist but soon after was drafted by the Army where he was stationed in Japan. He rejoined Pan American Petroleum in Jackson, Mississippi where he met the love of his life and wife of 63 years, Yvonne Pressgrove. He then joined RA Campbell Company in Vidalia, LA. Bob eventually ventured out on his own and enjoyed an accomplished career as an independent petroleum geologist for several decades in Vidalia, LA, and Natchez, MS. It was a career where he met many of his lifelong friends and worked alongside two cherished employees, Sue Hewitt and Binkey Vines. He was a founding owner of Energy Drilling Company.

He married Yvonne on November 6, 1959, and together they had 3 children (Barry, Toni, and Todd). He enjoyed World War II memorabilia, golf, gardening, collecting stamps, working crossword puzzles, and being a grandfather. He was an avid reader, having amassed over 2000 books in his library. His passion for reading led him to author and publish two books of his own.

He was a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Rotary Club, and the First Baptist Church of Jackson, MS.

Bob is survived by his wife Yvonne, his son Barry Bertolet (Paula), his son Todd Bertolet (Rhonda), 3 granddaughters (Sarah, Anna Kate, and Haley), 1 grandson (Sam), and 2 step-grandchildren (Matt and Lindsay). He is predeceased by his mother (Grace), his sister (Phyllis), and his daughter (Toni).

Funeral services will be held at Parkway Funeral Home in Ridgeland, MS on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am with funeral services to follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Bob & Yvonne Bertolet Nursing Fund (#02352/UMF). Mail to: University of Mississippi Medical Center, Development Accounting, 2500 N. State Street, Jackson, MS 39216 or give online at www.umc.edu/givenow.

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