Pauline Marie Parr

Pauline Marie Parr, 91, of Berne, Indiana passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.

Pauline was born on April 7, 1930, in Berne, Indiana to the late Jacob Gerber and the late Adina (Gilliom) Gerber. She was united in marriage to Jerry Parr on March 15, 1959, and he preceded her in death on January 3, 2015.

Pauline was a lifelong member of the First Mennonite Church in Berne where she sang in the Messiah and taught children’s church.

She was employed at IGA in Berne for several years and also at Lengerich Meats, and later Manley Meats in Monroe for over 20 years.

When her children were younger she enjoyed making her children Halloween costumes, and making faberge eggs, and Scherenschnitte paper design.

Survivors include two sons, Charles (Annette) Parr of Markle, Indiana and Robert (Debra) Parr of Berne, Indiana; daughter, Paulette (Todd) Whaley of St. Louis, Missouri; and six grandchildren; Kris (Jessika) Adams, Danielle Parr, Brandon (Ashley) Parr, Nathan Parr, Micheal and Adina Whaley.

Pauline was preceded in death by brother, James Gerber .

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 7, 2022, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne, Indiana with Pastor Jim Schwartz officiating. Burial will follow in the M.R.E. Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 4:00 -8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne, Indiana.

Preferred memorials can be given to Riley Children’s Hospital.

Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne, Indiana.