# Death and memorial of Skip Bertman

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-and-memorial-of-skip-bertman
> Updated: 2026-08-17T22:46:07.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Stanley ‘Skip’ Bertman, the former LSU baseball head coach and athletic director, died at the age of 88 on August 14, 2026, at Baton Rouge General Hospital. Bertman is recognized as the architect of the LSU baseball program, having led the team to five national championships and 11 College World Series appearances during his 18-season coaching tenure.

Following his death, Louisiana State University announced a public Celebration of Life for Bertman. The event is scheduled for August 25, 2026, at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge. The ceremony will be broadcast via ESPN+, the LSU Sports YouTube channel, and Facebook.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: LSU to host Celebration of Life for legendary coach Skip Bertman

LSU will hold a public Celebration of Life for legendary baseball coach Skip Bertman on August 25, 2026, at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lsu-to-host-celebration-of-life-for-legendary-coach-skip-bertman

### 2026-08-14: Skip Bertman, legendary LSU baseball coach, dies at 88

Legendary LSU baseball coach and former athletic director Skip Bertman has died at age 88, leaving a legacy of five national championships and transformative impact on college baseball.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skip-bertman-legendary-lsu-baseball-coach-dies-at-88

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