Isabel Rita Berger's Obituary
On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, having had the Anointing of the Sick sacrament given by Father Louis, Isabel “Izzy” Berger passed away peacefully that evening with family present. Isabel Rita “Izzy” Berger, 96, was the eighth child born to Robert and Ursula Strachan (Olejnik) on October 6th, 1925 in Oshkosh. As a child she was a member of St. Josephat Catholic Church in Oshkosh. She attended St. Josephat Catholic School and graduated Oshkosh High School. She hailed proudly from Nordheim. She met her future husband, Herb Berger when they were teenagers. Their love was sealed on September 5th, 1944 in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Izzy and Herb returned to Oshkosh after his short time in the US Navy. They created a life in Oshkosh as members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Izzy worked for many years as a grocery store clerk and proudly retired from UFCW Local 73A. They enjoyed traveling the country, sometimes going for car rides (with no bathroom stops) at a moments notice. They enjoyed fishing, particularly Sunset Point on Lake Butte des Morts, often taking out grandkids for the day. Izzy was passionate about sewing including making quilts and wedding dresses for three of her daughters. Other activities she was involved in or loved included garden club parties, playing cards, hosting Christmas Eve and other social events. Izzy had a love for family and was a great influence for all of her children and grandchildren.
Isabel Berger is survived by her loving family: Cindy (Peter) Fugleberg of Brookfield, Carla (Darel) Ader of Oshkosh, Holly Koepp of Menominee Falls, Herbert (Lori) Berger, Jr of North Carolina and Tony (Molly) Berger of Milwaukee. In addition she is loved by her fifteen grandchildren: Jody Herbst, Sean Wagner, Renee Mellberg, David Dodge, Derek Dodge, Eric Fugleberg, Zachary Fugleberg, Dexter Koepp, Kendal Sass, Audric Berger, Spencer Koepp, Morgan Berger, Isabel Koepp, Cleone Berger and Daniel Berger as well as ten great grandchildren. Isabel was proceeded in death by her husband Herb, her parents, all of her siblings, her daughter Ann Herbst and two sons – in- law Gerald Herbst and Larry Koepp.
Izzy’s family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to all friends and family who visited Isabel and everyone who kept her in their thoughts and prayers. They also wish to express a special thank you to Aurora At Home, especially for the care provided by Jessica, Tammy, Jill, Brianna, Sierra and Dana.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday January 26,2022 at 11:00am in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation begins at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, Isabel’s wishes were for donations to St. Vincent de Paul.
With peaceful hearts we remember Izzy as a mom, grandma, great grandma, aunt and friend. This isn’t goodbye… we will see you again.
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