Margaret Herberger

1920 - 2002

Margaret Herberger

1920 - 2002

BORN

1920

DIED

2002

Margaret Herberger Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 14, 2002.
Margaret Herberger, 81, a wonderful wife, mother, sister and grandmother, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2002, in Fort Worth.

Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Monday at St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Rosary: 7 p.m. Sunday at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park.

Memorials: Alzheimer's Association of Tarrant County.

Margaret was born July 27, 1920, in Fort Worth to Herbert and Margaret Phenix. She was married to Roy A. Herberger Aug. 31, 1940, in Fort Worth. A lifelong Catholic, Margaret was a charter member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. She was a huge source of strength for so many people. As the eternal optimist, our "Angel on Earth" taught us truly that "love is patient and love is kind." She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Herberger; brother, Erwin Paul Phenix; and grandson, Justin Bierschenk.

Survivors: Children, Roy Herberger Jr. and wife, Pamela, of Phoenix, Ariz., Sharon Fielder of Fort Worth, Marilyn Bierschenk and husband, Jerry, of Fort Worth and Sheila Sibley and husband, Trey, of Dallas; brother, George Phenix of Anna; sister, Ruby Mohan of Burnet; grandchildren, Tracy, Trent, Brandon, Heather, Kristen and Jordan; and a host of nieces and nephews.

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July 19, 2002

Leslie Herberger Sheely posted to the memorial.

July 19, 2002

Terri Herberger/Larson posted to the memorial.

July 18, 2002

Jenean Herberger/Lanier posted to the memorial.

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Leslie Herberger Sheely

July 19, 2002

Roy, Sharon, Marilyn & Sheila:

So sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. I remember Aunt Margie was always so calm no matter what was going on, and what a wonderful sense of humor. Thinking about all of you. She was truly loved. Leslie

Terri Herberger/Larson

July 19, 2002

Dear Roy,Sharon,Marilyn & Sheila,

Jenean told me of your recent loss. I am so sorry for your loss and send my prayers and love to you. Aunt Margie was so kind to us whenever we visited and I see she was still as beautiful as ever. A true Southern lady.

Jenean Herberger/Lanier

July 18, 2002

Dearest Sharon, Roy, Marilyn and Shelia. I was so very sorry to hear about Aunt Margie. I have such beautiful memories of her. Please know that all of our prayers are with you at this time. Love Jenean

Judy & Jimmy Hurst

July 14, 2002

Sharon and family,

We were so very sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Judy & Jimmy Hurst

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