Arlene C. (Medinger) Berger

Arlene C. (Medinger) Berger, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 11^th, 2021 at her home in Sioux City.

A funeral Mass and memorial service will be held on Friday, September 17th at Holy Cross St. Michael’s Catholic Church. A rosary will be said at 9:00, followed by visitation with funeral Mass at 11:00.  Those wishing to livestream the service may do so by following these links:

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Web page: https://holycrosssc.org/arlene-c-medinger-berger-funeral

Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brother’s Colonial chapel.  Condolences may be sent online at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Arlene was born on the family farm, one of 8 children to Albert and Mary Medinger of Springbrook, IA.  She attended St. Peter and Paul grade school and St. Joseph Catholic High School.  She was a 1948 graduate of the St. Joseph School of Nursing in Dubuque, IA.

Arlene met her husband Bill while they both worked at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque.  The couple wed in June of 1953 in Springbrook and ultimately settled in Sioux City, Iowa.  There, they raised a family of 5 children, Anne (Steve), Dave (Paulette), Daniel Leo (Cris), Mary (Mark), and Mike. Arlene was mother and role model for her family of 5 children, 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren. 

Arlene’s RN skills cared for patients of St. Luke’s Hospital in Sioux City and she later worked for Drs. Down, Blackstone and Wolpert.  She was a legendary baker, talented bridge player, frequent golfer and avid Cubs, Notre Dame, Hawkeye and Heelan sports fan. She stayed on cloud 9 for months after the Cubs won the 2016 World Series having never missed a single pitch.

Faith was a driving force in Arlene’s life. She was an active member in St. Michaels parish, the Carmel guild, Catholic daughters, and had a special devotion to the Blessed Mother.  She also volunteered time at Sioux City Hospice and Queen of Peace.

Arlene was preceded in death by her husband Bill, her parents, brothers John and Vernon Medinger and her sisters, Florence Heir and Myla Keil. She is survived by her five children, 50 grand and great grandchildren, sisters Lillian (Trenkamp) and Maxine (Sullivan), and a brother Vincent Medinger.

In leu of flowers, donations may be made to the following charities:

Queen of Peace, Sioux City

The Carmelite Nuns of Sioux City

Holy Spirit Retirement Community

Bishop Heelan Catholic High School

Please send Donations to: c/o Dan Berger      163 Suncoast Dr. McCook Lk. SD 57049