Floyd F. Berry
Floyd F. Berry
Floyd F. Berry
July 08, 1926 – January 04, 2013
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Floyd Berry, 86, of Fremont died Friday, January 4, 2013 at the Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. He was born July 8, 1926 in Hedrick, Iowa, the son of Ellis and Sylvia Berry. He graduated from the Hedrick High School in 1943. Following school he worked at John Morrell until joining the U.S. Marine Corp and was a survivor of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Following his discharge, Floyd went back to work at John Morrell for 30 years. On March 22, 1947, Floyd was united in marriage to (Delores) Patty Bever in Ottumwa, Iowa. When John Morrell closed he and Patty moved to Nebraska and Floyd went to work at Cornland Dressed Beef for about 10 years. He then started Oconto Feed lots in Oconto, Nebraska and operated it until his retirement at age 62. A few years after retirement Floyd and Petty moved back to the Fremont area. Floyd was one of the original founders of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Posse, the Mayor of Fremont for approximately 6 years, served on the Fremont City Council, and the Fremont Development Board, and served as a volunteer fireman for many years. He enjoyed golfing, watching sports of all kinds, and will always be remembered as a workaholic. He is survived by his wife of over 65 years; Patty Berry of Fremont; a son; Dr. Terry (&Louwanna) Berry of Four Seasons, Missouri; a granddaughter; Jena (&Mark) Ferguson of Aurora, Colorado; 3 step grandchildren; Benjamin & Nicholas Bloom of Springfield, Missouri, and Amber Bloom of Lake Ozark, Missouri; and 2 sisters; Julia Orser of Ankeny, Iowa and Ruth Morgan of Mesa, Arizona. Justin Estes joined the Berry family when he was 11 years old. He was married to Barbara and to this union there were two daughters born; Shelly and Lisa. Floyd was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers; Ernie and Raymond Berry; and 2 sisters; Eva Berry and Martha Longacker, and Justin Estes. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at the Fremont United Methodist Church in Fremont with Reverend Ron Bupp officiating. A visitation will be held at the Fremont United Methodist Church in Fremont Tuesday from 2:00 until service time at 3:00 p.m. the family will be present at the church from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. Tuesday to greet friends and relatives. As was his wish his body has been cremated and no burial is planned at this time. Following the service at the church an invitation is extended to join the family for a time of sharing and remembrance at the American Legion Hall in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Visitation: 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. January 08, 2013 at Fremont United Methodist Church
Funeral Service: 3:00 p.m. January 08, 2013 at Fremont United Methodist Church
Interment: To be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either the Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Serenity House or the Fremont Ambulance.
