Emile Bertrand was born July 1, 1974 in Louisiana, the son of Emile and Deborah (Melton) Bertrand III.  He entered into rest on January 25, 2021, age 46.   He worked in construction with fiber optic technology.  In his leisure time, Emile could be found outdoors enjoying fishing, camping and LSU football games.  He also found joy and was skilled with wood working projects.  Emile is survived by his Mother and step-father Billy Ortego of Bella Vista, Arkansas; Sister, Tara Bertrand Blanchard Moss of Bluff, Louisiana; Brother, Steven Bertrand of Neosho; Sister, Heather LeDoux of Noel, Missouri; and Brother, Jeffery Lynn of LeDoux of Centerville, Missouri.  He is preceded in death by his father, maternal and paternal Grandparents. Services are to be announced at a later date.