William "Bill" Eugene Reberger

William Eugene Reberger, 87, went to be with his Lord on July 9, 2022. He was born in Van Buren Township on February 1, 1935 to the late George W. and Goldie V. (Pell) Reberger. Bill graduated from Van Buren High School in 1953, and married Dorothy Waldrop on January 14, 1955. They attended Calvary Baptist Church. Bill was one of the founding members of the Van Buren Volunteer Fire Department, and was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge. 

Bill retired after a 30 year career with UPS, he started as a driver and ended his career in management. He was the first driver in the state of Indiana certified to pull triple trailers. After his retirement, Bill was a partner in Specialized Pallet Builders before later taking ownership. 

He was proud of his family heritage, continuing to hold his family homestead that was established in 1864. Bill loved being outdoors, taking care of his lawn, farming, and being with his family and friends. While he was proud of his career, his greatest accomplishment was establishing the FBC Christian Youth Camp with his wife. He was a generous man, always willing to lend a hand or help someone in need. 

He was preceded in death by his brothers, George and Charles Reberger.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Dorothy Reberger; daughters, Lisa (Wayne) Toney of Harmony, Denisa (John) Timberman of Reelsville, and Chantel (Jim) Purcell of Brazil; sister, Rose Mary Price of Brazil; grandchildren, Chad Bowman, William Andrew Toney, Gabrielle (Donnie Fields) Toney, Evvie Kate Timberman, Jacob (Jenna Smith) Purcell, Ashley (Robert Cannon) Purcell, Andrea (Ryan) Nees; great-grandchildren, Blake and Ella Bowman, Lincoln and Brinley Maybaugh, Eimy Cannon, Myla Jo Nees, and Harper Purcell; as well as several nieces, nephews and other extended family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Moore Funeral Home in Brazil with Pastor Perry Mager officiating and burial to follow at Clearview Cemetery. The family will accept friends for visitation at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 P.M. with a Masonic Service’s to be held at 7:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the FBC Christian Youth Camp (525 East County Road 1200 N. Brazil, Indiana). Online condolences may be expressed at www.moorefuneralhomes.com.