Edna Beermann, 1915-2012

BEERMANN, HALVERSON, SPRAGUE, PATTERSON

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The Fayette County Union
West Union, Fayette Co., Iowa
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Page B-1 column five-six

SERVICES TODAY FOR EDNA BEERMANN

Edna Halverson Beermann went to be with relatives and friends in heaven on Friday July 27th. She resided at the Good Samaritan care home for the last 5 ½ years. She is now enjoying reuniting with her husband Del, parents Elmer and Maude Sprague Halverson her brothers Earl and Arthur, sisters Ethel Patterson and infant Zelda. She will also meet grandparents and many cousins.
Memories will continue to be shared and stories told about Edna’s influence on her four sons, Gary & Jan, Marcus, Roger & Anne, Iowa City, Ron & Colette, West Union, Bryce & Cindy, West Union, 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She will also be missed by her brothers Vern & Mary Springfield, IL. And Dale & Marge, West Union and several cousins & nieces and nephews.

Edna Geneva Halverson was born November 18th 1915 near Eldorado, IA To Maude & Elmer, The family grew to 3 girls and 4 boys. They enjoyed their close knit family and farm life. She attended school in Alpha, Calmar and Hawkeye.

She married Del Beermann on November 30th, 1934. This marriage produced 4 sons. They did not move around a lot. They started marriage at 321 S. Vine, moved to a farm west of town and then back to 340 s. Vine.

Edna enjoyed people, whether working in a store or her varied Church or volunteer work. We have found that when people talk of Edna they remember her friendliness and smile and her real interest in them.

When we think of her, we smile and feel good about knowing her, she was a great lady.

Funeral services will be held August 1, 2012, at 3:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in West Union with Rev. Scott Keele Kober officiating. Interment will be held following the church service at West Union Cemetery.

Public visitation will be held on July 31, 2012, from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at the United Methodist Church, West Union, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the Dell & Edna Beermann Music Scholarship at North Fayette High School.

Burnham-Wood and S.K. Rogers Funeral Home of West Union is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.skrogersfuneralhome.com