Wede-Berg, Betty J. (1932 - 2015)

WEDE-BERG, WEDE, BERG, CHAMPLIN, JOHNSON, EPP, GRAYBILL, PERRIN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 9/11/2015 at 14:36:55

Name of deceased: Betty Jane Wede-Berg (nee Champlin)

Aged: 82 yrs, 8 mo.

Residence: Shelby, IA

Born: Dec. 20, 1932; Persia, IA

Died: Aug. 20, 2015; Shelby, IA

Funeral services: Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, United Lutheran Church, Shelby, IA; Pastor Heather Ploen officiated. Burial was in the Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, IA.

Survived by: Husband of 18 years, Kenneth Berg of Shelby, IA; son, Ronald Wede of Oakland, IA; daughter, Donna Wede (friend, Jeff Wickersham) of Cedar Falls, IA; stepson, Ronald (spouse, Sheri) Berg of Kalamazoo, MI; son-in-law, Gary Johnson of Brayton, IA; brother, William (spouse, Rosemary) Champlin of Ontario, CA; brothers-in-law, Alfred (spouse, Gen) Wede of Atlantic, IA, Donald Berg of Ramona, CA, and Melvin Berg of Colorado Springs, CO; sisters-in-law, Audrie Wede of Audubon, IA, and Carolyn Epp of Cedar Rapids, IA; grandchildren, Joseph Wede, Katie Johnson, and Jacob Johnson; step-grandchildren, Dean Berg, Alexis Berg, and Audrey Berg; 3 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Joseph Orson and Wylma Fern (nee Graybill) Champlin; first husband, William O. Wede (deceased Jan. 15, 1995, Omaha, NE); twin sister, Bonnie Perrin; daughter, Connie Johnson

Education: graduated from Persia High School, Class of 1951

Religious affiliation: active confirmed member of the United Lutheran Church in Shelby, IA; she served on the church council, the Altar Guild, the Women of the Church, and the Sewing Circle

Military service: n/a

Marriages: (1) William O. Wede; July 29, 1951; United Lutheran Church, Shelby, IA (2) Kenneth Berg; May 10, 1997; United Lutheran Church, Shelby, IA

Employment: farmed with spouses

Hobbies/Interests: member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #240; sewing, quilting, gospel music, country music jam sessions

Sources: harlanonline.com; kjan.com; burmeisterjohannsen.com