Elberta "Bert" Fieber

Elberta “Bert” Fieber, 100, of New Harmony passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2020 at the Charles Ford Home. Bert was born on July 29, 1920 in Solitude the daughter of George and Olive (Perman) Wasson. Bert married Ray Fieber and he preceded her in death.

Bert attended New Harmony School and was a member of the Alumni. She was a former member of the Tri Kappa and American Legion Auxiliary. She attended the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church until her health could no longer allow her to go. She loved to read and work word puzzles. She enjoyed being outside in her yard. She was well in her 90’s before she gave up mowing her own grass. Mostly she loved to be around people and spend her time with family and friends.

Bert is survived by her daughter-in-law, Linda Fieber; grandchildren, Farrah Rae Kinder and April Lee Fieber; 7 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; brother, Paul Wasson; sisters Mildred Cannon and Wanda Sue Vaughn; sister-in-law, Phyllis Wasson; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Doug Fieber; and brother, Walter Wasson.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. Pastor Matt Watson will be officiating, and burial will follow in Bellefontaine Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 11:00 AM until time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be left to the Charles Ford Home in New Harmony. Due to the national health crisis, mask will be required, and social distancing should be maintained. Online Condolence may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com.