Bert F. Royer

Bert F. Royer, age 76, of Underwood, IA, passed away Sunday, June, 14, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Bert was born in rural Walnut, IA to Tom and Gertrude (Driver) Royer. He married Mary Jane Papst on March 28, 1959. Bert attended country schools through 8th grade and graduated from Neola Public High School in 1957. He worked for J.I. Case from 1959 until 1971. Bert and Jane began farming part-time in 1964, then full-time in Boomer and Minden Townships starting in 1971. Bert was a long-time member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Honey Creek, IA. While enjoying semi-retirement, Bert began collecting antique Case tractors. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren drive the tractors in local parades and being part of the Heartland J.I. Case Collectors Club. Bert especially enjoyed teasing his grandchildren and friends. Survived by wife Mary Jane; children Jeff (Terry) of Neola, Dave (Nancy) of Portland, OR, Don (Brenda) of Omaha, NE, Beth, (Russ) Wagner of Underwood, IA, Tom (Chantill) of North Mankato, MN; grandchildren Jessica Royer, Jacob Royer, Garrett Sealock, Hannah Sealock, Paul Wagner, Emily Wagner, Elizabeth Royer (Alex Coopman), Kimberly Royer; great-grand daughter, Lilliana Coopman; sister, Nadine (Jim) Trede; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bert was preceded in death by his parents, Tom & Gertrude Royer; grandson, Joshua Royer; brothers, Jim and John. Service will be Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 11 am at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Honey Creek, IA. There will be a luncheon following the funeral at the church. The family requests that instead of flowers or other gifts, please consider directing a memorial to St. Johns Lutheran Church, Honey Creek, IA, or a charity of your choice in Berts Name.