E. Faye Berger, 89
E. Faye Berger, 89, of Traer, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at her home in Traer. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time. Burial will be in the Buckingham Cemetery. Please feel free to leave condolences to the family at www.overtonfuneralhomes.com. Overton Funeral Home, Traer is caring for Faye and her family. Phone 319-478-2775.
E. Faye Berger was born on October 20, 1930, in Marshalltown, the daughter of Clark and Mabel (Downs) Harrah. She graduated from Montour High School in 1948. Faye was united in marriage to Marion Berger on July 13, 1948, and they worked on a farm in Gilman for 10 years. In 1951, they rented a farm near Montour. In 1961, they bought a farm near Traer and moved to town in 1988. Faye served on several committees and taught Sunday School. She loved fishing, sewing, especially quilting and playing cards. On April 4, 2020, Faye died at the age of 89 at her home.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 71 years; two brothers, Skip and Lloyd; and a sister, Margaret.
Faye is survived by two sons, Calvin Berger and Denny (Jill) Berger; a daughter, Chris (Roger) Tucker; a sister, Flora Lou Finley; two grandchildren, Melinda (Trevor) Oberholtz and Scott (Alana) Berger; and four great grandchildren: Alora, Alec, Reis and Jaide.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the family.