Columbus, OH — Nora Bertrand, 86, died July 24, 2024.
Mrs. Bertrand didn’t own a lot of horses throughout the years but she knew a lot about harness racing. She was not only a big fan, going to Hazel Park Raceway every now and then, she also got to know a few horsemen and helped as a groom from time to time.
Her biggest achievement in harness racing, in the eyes of her son, Rick Bertrand, was introducing him to some of the horsemen when he was 15, which led to a part time job as a groom, which later led to a longtime career as an owner, trainer, and driver.
Rick Bertrand is currently racing at Running Aces in Minnesota.
Mrs. Bertrand is survived by her 10 children; and 27 grandchildren.