Elizabeth Loeper

Elizabeth "Bette" J. (Sergeant) Loeper, 93, formerly of Mount Penn, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 in the Berks Heim. She was the loving wife of Robert J. Loeper who passed away May 2, 2009. Born in Hazleton, she was a daughter of the late John R. and Rita V. (Lenhardt) Sergeant. Elizabeth was a graduate of Mount Penn High School in 1942 and was a lifelong member of St. Catharine of Siena R.C.C.. She was a bell telephone operator in Reading and then worked in Washington D.C. during the war years. She was the loving mother of Timothy R. Loeper husband of Karen of Exeter Township, Richard S. Loeper husband of Diane of Sinking Spring, Mary Frances wife of Earl Sheetz of Exeter Township and Donna M. wife of Edward McLean of Muhlenberg Township; loving Mommom to Jill, Matthew, Ryan, Heather, Andrew, Kelly, Patrick and Katie; sixteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She is also surivived by her sister, Rita widow of Ed Martin and her brother, Jack Sergeant both of Mount Penn. She was pre-deceased by her sisters, Judith Szymborski and Jane Marie Sergeant. The family would like to offer their sincere thanks to the nursing and support staff of B-2 at the Berks Heim for the care their mother received. Visitation with family and friends will be held on Friday, February 3, 2017 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial being celebrated at 11:00 a.m. all in St. Catharine of Siena Chapel, 2427 Perkiomen Ave., Mount Penn, PA 19606. Interment in Gethsemane Cemetery-Laureldale. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. Mount Penn in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.LutzFuneralHome.com