Elmer and Nancy Faerber

Elmer Charles Faerber Nancy Barbara Bellipanni Faerber Elmer Charles Faerber, age 85, and Nancy Barbara Bellipanni Faerber, age 80, of Cedar Park passed from this life, peacefully, surrounded by their friends and family. Chuck was born August 29, 1923, in St. Charles, MO to Rosalia and Fred Faerber and passed away on April 16, 2009. Nancy was born September 4, 1928, in Indianola, MS to Frances and Vincent Bellipanni and passed away April 19, 2009. They were married on October 30, 1949 in Indianola, MS. Chuck proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Subsequently, he traveled the world serving in the Merchant Marines. He then began work in the steamship industry, eventually rising to the position of Vice President in charge of Operations for Central Gulf Lines, Inc. in the Houston area. Known as 'Baby' to her family because she was the baby girl and later as 'Nunie', Nancy sacrificed her dream of a career to become a wife, mother and impeccable housekeeper. After her children were grown she enjoyed several positions in sales where she thrived. Chuck and Nancy are survived by their four children and their families: son, Charles Vincent Faerber and wife Nancy Mara Faerber; daughter, JoAnne Faerber Trower and husband Jeffrey Trower; daughter, Jan Faerber O'Donnell and husband Philip O'Donnell; and daughter, Tami Faerber Beall and husband William Beall; and their grandchildren, Erin Trower Leach and husband David Leach, Nicholas Faerber, Paul Trower, Michael Faerber, Rebecca Trower, Kelly Faerber, Philip O'Donnell, Kirsten O'Donnell, Charles Beall, Kristina Beall and Travis Beall; Chuck's sister, Marianne Rauch of St. Charles, MO; and Nancy's brothers, Lawrence Bellipanni of Hattiesburg, MS, John Bellipanni of Avondale, LA and Carter Bellipanni of Indianola, MS. The family would like to thank those that provided gentle love and care throughout Chuck and Nancy's illnesses, including Breona Williams, Heather Messina, the staff at Sagebrook Rehabilitation Center, and all the members of the Odyssey Hospice team. A joint memorial mass celebrating their lives will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church at 9:00 a.m., followed by a reception in the Family Center. Chuck has donated his body to The University of Texas San Antonio for medical research. Nancy will ultimately be laid to rest near her brothers and sister in her hometown of Indianola, MS this summer. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mobile Loaves and Fishes , 10205 Ranch Road 620N, Austin, TX 78726, 512-656-8358; Central Texas SPCA, 909 S. Bagdad Road, Leander, TX 78641, 512-260-7722; or the Alzheimer's Foundation, 322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001, 866-232-8484.