Bertha Marie (Strobel) Oertel

May 10th 1939-July 30th 2025, age 86

Marie a long-time resident of Hamden Ct. passed away peacefully at Hospice of Branford, Ct on July 30, 2025 surrounded by family on her journey to be called home. She was the beloved wife of the late John W. Oertel (Poppie) for 37 years. She is survived by her four children Karen M. Peckham and her fiancé Raymond J. Iovene of New Haven, Ct., James E. Peckham of Hamden, Ct., Dennis and Griselda Nelson of Riverview Fl., Pamela J. and Robert Ambrose of Hamden, Ct., and stepson James R. and Jean Oertel of Port Orange Fl. She is also survived by the greatest joys in her life, her four grandchildren, Tyler R. Ambrose of Wappingers NY, Samantha J. Ambrose of Hamden Ct., Robert M. Ambrose of Hamden Ct and Miguel Oertel Nelson of Valencia, Spain. Born in Meriden New Hampshire to the late Charles H. and Martha L. (Merrihew) Strobel on May 10, 1939. She was one of eleven children, her siblings, the late Helen and Arthur Lambert of Whitefield, NH., Lillian and Oscar Audette of Meriden NH., the late Mary and Bud Shatney of Cornish Flat NH., Virginia Page of Freeport, ME., the late Dorothy Wallace of Bunnell, Fl., the late Charles Strobel of Cornish Flat, NH., the late Richard Strobel of MA. & Bahamas, the late Robert Strobel of Londonderry NH., William and Georgina Strobel of Abbot, ME. and Donald and Lorraine Strobel of Charleston NH. Bertha was a Real Estate Broker and Notary Republic. She worked with New Haven County Realty and then independently. An avid lover of music and dance she'd been known to kick-up her heels when Patsy Cline, At the Hop or Elvis were playing especially at her favorite dining location The Hamden Town House Restaurant, who will greatly miss her presence. With her love for gardening and design along with a thirst for knowledge she became a horticulturist. But above all the most beautiful and treasured moments in her life were with her beloved Johnie. Achieving 100% sea worthiness with the Coast Guard Boat Safety Certification she and Poppie were often noted to be navigating the seas out of Indian Neck Yacht Club which they were both long time members of. For over 30 years she was a source of strength and guidance to many seeking a new way of life. An animal lover her special treats will be missed by her Grandpup, "Ar'J" Snagglepuss and her Grandcat Patches McGee. From all of us who loved and had the privilege to know you and love. Rest in Peace. Love Always. All there is and more. Calling hours are on Friday August 8th, 2025 from 9:00am to 10:30am at Peter H. Torello and Son Funeral Home. 1022 Dixwell Ave Hamden Ct. Followed by a Memorial Service at 10:30 in the same location. Interment to follow at Centerville Cemetery, Washington Ave. Hamden