Evelyn D. Weinberg(Kregger), 99, of Bronson, MI, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 26, 2023, after a gratifying and fulfilling life.
A memorial mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, May 22, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary of Assumption Church in Bronson with Rev. Fr. Dan Hyman officiating. Interment will follow the service at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bronson.
Arrangements are being cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home.
Evelyn was born on March 30, 1924, in Bronson, MI, to Laddie and Mary (Johnson) Kregger, who preceded her in death.
Evelyn is a lifelong resident of Branch County, living most of her life in Bronson, MI. Evelyn married the love of her life, David Weinberg, in 1944. David was deployed to the Philippines in WWII in 1945 when their first son Phillip Weinberg arrived. In 1948 they were blessed with another son, Raymond Weinberg (deceased, January 2021). David preceded Evelyn in death in 1984.
For the last 8 decades, you could find Evelyn – aka “Bobbie” painting or cleaning homes in the Bronson area, preparing a meal at the St. Mary’s Assumption Church, or working on their Bronson family farm. Evelyn was a proud life-long member of St. Mary’s Assumption Church.
Evelyn was an amazing woman with a work ethic like no other. Evelyn was instrumental in preparing the first Ox Roast in Bronson, which would then become the Bronson Polish festival which is now in its 53rd year. She was honored to be the Polish Queen in 1980.
Evelyn was a superb cook and was well-known around the county for her large Polish meals. She served many weddings and other celebrations with an attendance of well over 600 guests. Her normal routine for a Saturday afternoon wedding would require working from 3 am-3 am. She retired from catering at 91 years young.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her son Raymond Weinberg, her 6 siblings: Cecelia (Laddie) Herman, Margaret (Isadore) Wotta, Virginia (Leo) Bunoltz, Edward (Virginia) Kregger, Richard (Gertrude) Kregger, and Mary Anne (Art) Smoker as well as David Weinberg’s 13 siblings.
She will be dearly missed by her son Phillip Weinberg (Judy-deceased 2005) of Union City, grandchildren Elice DeRushia of Battle Creek, Beth (Sam) Korn of Athens, Christine (Donald) Bonifield of Rapid River, Luther (Marcie) Weinberg of Niles, Jake (Lisa) Weinberg of Buchanan, Matt (Annie) Weinberg of Niles, great-grandchildren Veronica, David, Daniel, Alicia, Garrett, Everett, Caleb, Kathryn, Kendrick, Hunter, Alex, Coy, Matty and Cora, and great-great-grandchildren Rosie and Jack. Several nieces and nephews, including Doug (Kami) Smoker of Galesburg, Carol (Jeff) Bucklin of Bronson, Karen Smoker of Bronson, Ramona (Dave) Benham of Marshall, Mark (Susan) Smoker of Alma, and Barb Bassage of Coldwater.
In lieu of flowers, please make monetary contributions to St. Mary’s Assumption Church or school.
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