Emil August Bertalot, Jr., age 91, of Clarksville, TN, formerly of Spring Valley, IL, passed away on December 22, 2024. Emil was born on February 26, 1933, in Spring Valley, IL to Emil Sr. and Mary Bertalot. He began working at the age of 15 at Thompson’s Drug Store where he would retire as a pharmacy technician after 60 years. Emil was also an Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He enjoyed spending time with his family and gardening.