Donnel Berryman

June 22, 1929 - February 19, 2016

Donnel Berryman, 86, of Pulaski, Iowa passed away February 19, 2016 at the Hospice House in Ottumwa. He was born June 22, 1929 in Birmingham, Iowa to Steve and Alvina Peplow Berryman. He married Virginia Augspurger June 25, 1950 at the Pulaski Mennonite Church. A 1947 graduate of Pulaski High School, he worked on the family farm with his father. In addition to farming, he worked for Augspurger Gas in Pulaski and was a fieldman for A.S.C.S. for many years. Donnel was a member and trustee of the Pulaski Mennonite Church where he served the Lord he loved. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Virginia; four children, Connie (Bob) Cagle of Bolivar, Missouri, Garry (Rebecca) Berryman of Scottsdale, Arizona, Doug (Patty) Berryman, Kent (Kathy) Berryman both of Bloomfield; seven grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and four older sisters. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Pulaski Mennonite Church with Pastor Darrell Zook officiating. Visitation with family present to greet friends will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the church. Burial will be at the Pulaski Cemetery in Pulaski. Memorials have been established to the Pulaski Mennonite Church and Hospice of Wapello and Davis Counties.