Nancy Sue Berkbuegler

Nancy Sue Berkbuegler, 80, of Friedheim, Missouri passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Independence Care Center of Perry County Perryville, MO. She was born March 14, 1941 in Perryville, MO to Weldon Andrew & Helen Bernice (Sander) Balsman. Nancy and Arley Berkbuegler were married April 23, 1960 at Assumption Catholic Church, Perryville. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, in Perryville, MO. She was secretary at various local businesses and lastly she was manager at McDonalds restaurant for 20 years. Nancy was instrumental in beginning of praying the Rosary on Mondays at St. Mary of the Barrons Catholic Church. Nancy loved fishing, growing flowers, bird watching, playing Scrabble & the dulcimer. She especially enjoyed playing with her grandchildren and making meals for family gatherings on Sundays. Survivors include husband Arley Joseph Berkbuegler of Friedheim, MO; one daughter and three sons, Laura (Rocky) Schumer, Perryville, MO; Timothy Berkbuegler of Friedheim, MO, Craig (Trudy) Berkbuegler of Festus, MO, Terry (Shannan) Berkbuegler of Chicago, IL; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three brothers and four sisters, Larry Balsman of Miami, FL, Tom (Nancy) Balsman of Atlanta, GA; Mary Beth Kaempfe of Ballwin, MO; Sharon Balsman of St. Louis, MO; Steve (Kathy) Balsman of Memphis, TN; Jan (Mike) Keefe of Fort Collins, CO, Deb (Tom) Vaeth of St. Mary, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister-in-law, Ana Mae Balsman; brother-in-law, Lloyd Kaempfe. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 & 8:00 am to 9:30 am Thursday, January 27, 2022 with Rosary at 8:30 am at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville. Funeral Mass is at 10:00 am on Thursday January 27 at St.Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville with the Rev. Joe Geders C.M. officiating. Entombment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery Mausoleum in Perryville. Memorial Contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society or Crown Hospice. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Nancy Sue Berkbuegler

March 14, 1941 - January 21, 2022