Charles Beery

Charles F. Beery, 82, of Bremen passed away on Friday, October 23, 2009 at the Bremen Health Care Center. He was born on January 15, 1927 in Kansas City, MO to Fredrick & Matilda (Peters) Beery. On September 4, 1949 he married Christine D. Bokhart. She survives.

Charles graduated from Bremen High School in 1945 and was a Veteran of the US Army. He was a machinist, retiring from Dodge Mfg in Mishawaka where he was a union steward, then retiring from Universal Bearings in Bremen. He was a member Bremen Bible Church in Bremen, member Bremen VFW, served on the town board of Bremen, representing Bremen on a trip to Bremen, Germany for the Bicentennial in 1976, and was on Taper Lock Credit Union Board of Directors and a driver for Meals on Wheels. Charles could converse on a variety of subjects and was well read - he built his home with the guidance of carpentry books.

Survivors include wife of 60 years Christine Beery of Bremen, 1 daughter: Gloria (Thomas) McMichael of Onsted, MI, 3 sons: Charles (Jackie) Beery of Kendallville, Ed (Pamela) Beery of Bremen, Dennis (Billi) Beery of Elkhart, 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren,

1brother Alvin (Charlene) Beery of Bremen, and 1 sister Pat (Dennis) Richey of Elkhart. He was preceded in death by his parents and1 grandchild.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at the Bremen Bible Church and will be officiated by Pastor Dr. Duane Beals. Burial will follow at the Bremen Cemetery with full military honors.

Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8PM on Monday, October 26, 2009 at the Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen, and may call 1 hour before service at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bremen Bible Church or the Alzheimer's Association.