Berger, Donald A. "Joe" 1929-2013

BERGER, STEVENSON, COX, FIELDS

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Date: 8/21/2013 at 19:42:45

Donald A. “Joe” Berger, 84, formerly of Newton, died on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, at the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown. A funeral service was held Wednesday at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorials in Joe’s name may be left at the funeral home.

Joe, the son of George and Edith (Stevenson) Berger, was born on March 27, 1929, in Garrison. He grew up in Vinton before moving to Jasper County in the late 1940s. Shortly after moving to the area, he met and wed Juanita Lois Cox. He began working at the Maytag Company in 1951, and then was called to serve his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. When he returned, he finished his 30 year career at Maytag, retiring in September of 1981. Throughout his life he also worked as a farm hand at many farms in the area.

Joe was a member of the UAW Local 997. He was a saddle bronc champion at the age of 16 and rode bulls and horses in the rodeo. Joe also was an avid outdoorsman and owned many exotic animals.

Those left to honor Joe’s memory are his children, Terry (Sally) Berger of Newton, Tim Berger of Newton, Teresa Fields of Newton, and Tony (Becky) Berger of Baxter; grandchildren, Casey, Damon, Jennifer, Jamie, Patrice, Holly, Joe, Lacey, Chelise, Amanda, Brent, Joshua, Jacob, Mike, and Lorriane; his 20 great-grandchildren; brothers, Tom (Janet) Berger of Newhall and Dick (Lola) Berger of Garrison; and his many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois in 1995; and siblings, Helen, Harvey, Fred, David, Dean, and Claire. ~ The Newton (IA) Daily News.
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Donald "Joe" Berger
Newton, IA
Mar 27, 1929 - Aug 16, 2013

Visitation Service At the funeral home
Wednesday, August 21st, 2013
10:00am to 11:00am
Funeral Service At the funeral home
Wednesday, August 21st, 2013
11:00am
Graveside Service At Rock Creek Cemetery
Wednesday, August 21st, 2013
1:00pm

Donald A. “Joe” Berger, 84, formerly of Newton, died on Friday, August 16, 2013, at the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 21, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will greet friends from 10 A.M. until the time of service. Memorials in Joe’s name may be left at the funeral home. Joe, the son of George and Edith (Stevenson) Berger, was born on March 27, 1929 in Garrison. He grew up in Vinton before moving to Jasper County in the late 1940’s. Shortly after moving to the area, he met and wed, Waunetta Lois Cox. He began working at the Maytag Company in 1951 and then was called to serve his country in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. When he returned he finished his 30 year career at Maytag, retiring in September of 1981. Throughout his life he also worked as a farm hand at many farms in the area. Joe was a member of the UAW Local 997. He was a saddle bronc champion at the age of 16 and rode bulls and horses in the rodeo. Joe also was an avid outdoorsman and owned many exotic animals.

Those left to honor Joe’s memory are his children, Terry (Sally) Berger of Newton, Tim Berger of Newton, Teresa Fields of Newton, and Tony (Becky) Berger of Baxter; grandchildren, Casey, Damon, Jennifer, Jamie, Patrice, Holly, Joe, Lacey, Chelise, Amanda, Brent, Joshua, Jacob, Mike, and Lorriane; his 20 great-grandchildren; brothers, Tom (Janet) Berger of Newhall and Dick (Lola) Berger of Garrison; and his many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois in 1995; and siblings, Helen, Harvey, Fred, David, Dean, and Claire.

If you would like to share your thoughts and memories, we will deliver your message to the family. ~ The Wallace Family Funeral Home, Newton, Iowa.