Helen M. (nee Oder) Berwanger, age 76, of California, KY, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. She was a homemaker and always put her family first. Family and UK basketball brought much joyto her life. She was preceded in death by her late husband Wesley “Gene” Berwanger in 1991 and her late brother, Reuben E. Oder, Jr. in 1978. Surviving family include: Sons, Gerald Berwanger of California, KY and William(Dia) Berwanger of Bellevue, KY; daughters, Catherine (Jeffrey) Reinzan of Pendleton Co., KY, Peggy (Bob) Gardner of Cold Spring, KY and Jeanne Berwanger of California, KY; sister, Cecelia Wolfe of Newport, KY; 10 grandchildren, Rob, Christy, Joseph, Mike, Bob, Alex, Keith, Sophia, Stephen and Ava; 3 great grandchildren, Joshua, Andrew and Juliana. Memorial Visitation will be held at the Alexandria Funeral Home on Sunday, March 25, 2012 from 3pm to 4pm. Memorial Services will follow at the funeral home starting at 4pm. Memorials: Newport Central Catholic High School, Gene & Helen Berwanger Scholarship Fund, 13 Carothers Rd, Newport, KY 41071. Online Condolences: alexandriafh.com
Peggy and Bob,
DeleteI am sorry for your loss of your mother. These times are dificult but sometimes made easier to know your are thought of and prayed for by friends.
Margaret Szempruch
"Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather, openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy." We love you grandma! Thanks for allowing us to be part of your life.
DeleteJeanne, Cathy, Peggy, Bill & Jerry...
DeleteOur prayers, thoughts and love are with you. Aunt Sis was such a sweetheart, and we will always remember her as so--she will be in our hearts always. We recall the summer's day not so long ago when we had the picnic at your home -- so much fun, laughs, and stories shared. I will remember Aunt Sis like this. May you have memories for comfort, friends for support, and loved ones to ease your sadness.
With all our love and prayers,
Debbie & Reuben ♥
Peggy & Bob
DeletePlease accept my Deepest SYMPATHY on the passing of Ur Mother. She is in a Better Place & pain free. Condolenses to Both of U & Ur Families.
Tim Gray ( New Cath Baseball Team)
Thanks for everything Grandma. You did an amazing job helping to raise me (if I do say so myself) and have given me a wonderful mom to look after me. I know you are in a better place now, but I will never forget all the great memories from your time here with us (especially grandparents' day at St. Joe's).
DeleteI will always love you. Thanks again for being an amazing grandparent.
Dear Peggy and Bob:
DeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God hold you and strengthen you and give you grace
Fred and Dabney Pottschmidt
Dear Peggy & Bob,
DeleteOur thoughts are prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Donna Ashton