Beryl Jean Ollinger, 88, of Cedar Rapids, died on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Unity Point St. Luke's Hospital peacefully, surrounded by her sons. Celebration of Life at Teahen Funeral Home.
Beryl was born on August 17, 1934, in Norway, Iowa, the daughter of Rinehart and Dorothy Brecht. She was raised on the family farm with her siblings, Marlyn and Donald. Beryl met her husband, Keith while playing basketball and they were high school sweethearts. Married 60 years, they raised four sons, and actively enjoyed their boys' school activities and musicals. As home builders, Beryl played a major role in the planning and interior layout of each home. She had an excellent eye for interior design which she enjoyed implementing in their home.
Through the years Beryl enjoyed many day and weekend road trips with Keith and numerous friends. She loved her family and always enjoyed spending time during the holidays with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beryl lead a simple life and was fond of her daily luncheon activities with her friends.
Beryl is survived by her four sons, David (Peg) of Mesa, Arizona, Scott (Bonnie) of Marion, Gary (Audrey) of Cedar Rapids, and Brian (Karessa) of Robins; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her brother, Marlyn (Elaine) Brecht; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith, her parents, and two brothers, Donald and Ronald.
Source: Teahen Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Beryl was born on August 17, 1934, in Norway, Iowa, the daughter of Rinehart and Dorothy Brecht. She was raised on the family farm with her siblings, Marlyn and Donald. Beryl met her husband, Keith while playing basketball and they were high school sweethearts. Married 60 years, they raised four sons, and actively enjoyed their boys' school activities and musicals. As home builders, Beryl played a major role in the planning and interior layout of each home. She had an excellent eye for interior design which she enjoyed implementing in their home.
Through the years Beryl enjoyed many day and weekend road trips with Keith and numerous friends. She loved her family and always enjoyed spending time during the holidays with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beryl lead a simple life and was fond of her daily luncheon activities with her friends.
Beryl is survived by her four sons, David (Peg) of Mesa, Arizona, Scott (Bonnie) of Marion, Gary (Audrey) of Cedar Rapids, and Brian (Karessa) of Robins; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her brother, Marlyn (Elaine) Brecht; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith, her parents, and two brothers, Donald and Ronald.
Source: Teahen Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Beryl Jean Ollinger, 88, of Cedar Rapids, died on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Unity Point St. Luke's Hospital peacefully, surrounded by her sons. Celebration of Life at Teahen Funeral Home.
Beryl was born on August 17, 1934, in Norway, Iowa, the daughter of Rinehart and Dorothy Brecht. She was raised on the family farm with her siblings, Marlyn and Donald. Beryl met her husband, Keith while playing basketball and they were high school sweethearts. Married 60 years, they raised four sons, and actively enjoyed their boys' school activities and musicals. As home builders, Beryl played a major role in the planning and interior layout of each home. She had an excellent eye for interior design which she enjoyed implementing in their home.
Through the years Beryl enjoyed many day and weekend road trips with Keith and numerous friends. She loved her family and always enjoyed spending time during the holidays with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beryl lead a simple life and was fond of her daily luncheon activities with her friends.
Beryl is survived by her four sons, David (Peg) of Mesa, Arizona, Scott (Bonnie) of Marion, Gary (Audrey) of Cedar Rapids, and Brian (Karessa) of Robins; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her brother, Marlyn (Elaine) Brecht; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith, her parents, and two brothers, Donald and Ronald.
Source: Teahen Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Beryl was born on August 17, 1934, in Norway, Iowa, the daughter of Rinehart and Dorothy Brecht. She was raised on the family farm with her siblings, Marlyn and Donald. Beryl met her husband, Keith while playing basketball and they were high school sweethearts. Married 60 years, they raised four sons, and actively enjoyed their boys' school activities and musicals. As home builders, Beryl played a major role in the planning and interior layout of each home. She had an excellent eye for interior design which she enjoyed implementing in their home.
Through the years Beryl enjoyed many day and weekend road trips with Keith and numerous friends. She loved her family and always enjoyed spending time during the holidays with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beryl lead a simple life and was fond of her daily luncheon activities with her friends.
Beryl is survived by her four sons, David (Peg) of Mesa, Arizona, Scott (Bonnie) of Marion, Gary (Audrey) of Cedar Rapids, and Brian (Karessa) of Robins; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her brother, Marlyn (Elaine) Brecht; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith, her parents, and two brothers, Donald and Ronald.
Source: Teahen Funeral Home, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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