Chad Bertholdt was born in Rhode Island on August 5, 1972.

He found his freedom and peace on Monday, September 5, 2022, at the age of 50.

Chad is preceded in death by his father, James; his paternal grandparents, Robert and Irene; his maternal grandparents, Vincent and Kitty; his cousin, Renee; his aunt, Carol; and his uncles, Raymond, Glenn, and Paul.

Chad obtained his GED and went on to receive his tutoring certificate. Chad loved to read and enjoyed sharing his knowledge with others. He loved music. Chad wrote beautiful words and was very creative. He was always there to pick you up when you were down.

Chad loved his family and leaves behind a daughter, Courtney; his mother, Sharon; his sister, Kelly; his brother, Cory; and many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and very close friends.

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" II Corinthians 5:17 NIV

A celebration of Chad's life will take place at a later date.