Eva Thierjung Perger Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Eva Perger was the youngest of 9 children. Born in Setchenfeld, Yugoslavia on October 20, 1920. She endured the hardships and cruelties of World War II and all of its challenges. Survived several years in a Russian concentration camp until she was no longer physically useful for them. With the help of her Thierjung family, she came to the United States in the early 1950’s. She learned the English language the hard way thru newspaper print and anything else she could get her hands on. She worked as housekeeper and nanny to the wealthy in the Los Angeles area earning a well deserve reputation as a dedicated impeccable, and tireless service provider. Eva was married to Matthias Perger on April 23, 1960 in Los Angeles California. In 1972 Matthias retired and they moved to Newberg, Oregon. Eva has been a long time member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and loved her family and anything to do with gardening and cooking. On Monday, October 23, 2017 Eva Perger died at her residence in Brookdale Newberg Senior Living, – three days after her 97th birthday. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at 11:00a.m. at St Peter’s Catholic Church, Newberg, with Father Martin Tavares, celebrant. Concluding Service, with vault interment, will follow at Valley View Memorial Park, Newberg. Viewing and visitation hours are Wednesday, November 1st 2:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Attrell’s Newberg Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church: 2315 N. Main St., Newberg, OR 97132

Eva Thierjung Perger

October 20, 1920 - October 23, 2017