John Douglas Oertle

April 9, 1940 - April 2, 2018

John Douglas Oertle, Provo, Utah, 77, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 at home with his family. John grew up in Southern California. He lived on a ranch in Bend Oregon with his family during his high school years. His family returned to California and John moved to Provo, Utah to attend Brigham Young University where he received a dual bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Accounting. He met his wife, Frances, his senior year and they married a year later. He was passionate about geology, paleontology and astronomy. He loved animals, especially Duke, his black Labrador. He also loved hiking with his wife. He had a special place in his heart for his children and grandchildren. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Frances Marie Whitney Oertle, and six children, Sean Christian Oertle, Kristin Adams (Mike), Lindsay Ann Holland (John), Melissa Oertle, Christopher John Oertle, Amanda Whitney Dixon (Justin) and two grandchildren, Addison Jane and Kylee. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 9, 2018 at the Berg Drawing Room Chapel, 185 East Center Street, Provo, Utah. Friends may call from 10-10:50 a.m. prior to services. John will be buried at Eastlawn Memorial Hills in Provo, Utah. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.