June 12, 1942 - October 17, 2020

William Charles Berta, "Bill", 78, of Sun City West died October 17th, 2020.

He was born in Menominee, MI, grew up in Sheridan, WY, and graduated from the University of Wyoming. Bill served in the United States Air Force as a KC-135 and Caribou pilot and completed a tour in Vietnam. After his service he flew for Saudia Airlines and eventually retired with America West Airlines as a 737 captain.

Bill pursued his passion for competitive shooting by competing in local, regional, and international matches.

Bill and his wife Mary Kathryn loved spending their summers together enjoying the great outdoors in Sheridan, WY.

He leaves behind Mary Kathryn, his wife of 50 years, his daughters Cary and Laura, 6 grandchildren, sister Linda (Curt) Schwamb, brother Charles (Mary Lee).

He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Betty Berta.

Memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26th, 2020 at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, Scottsdale, AZ.

The Sheridan Press - November 3, 2020.