Irene M. Pasker – Manchester

Irene M. Pasker, 97, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at the Good Neighbor Home in Manchester, Iowa.

She was born on June 20, 1926, in Petersburg, the daughter of John and Clara (Kramer) Nefzger. Irene was raised and educated in the area, attending school in Petersburg, Strawberry Point, and Earlville. She then worked at the drug store in Earlville. On May 18, 1949, Irene was united in marriage to Albert Pasker at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earlville. Six children were born to this union. Together they farmed south of Manchester over the years. In 1972, they were chosen as the Family Farm of the Year. Albert died January 11, 1998. Irene remained on the farm until May of 2023 when she went to the Good Neighbor Home.

Irene was a longtime member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Assumption Choir, and a Catholic Daughter. She was in her early years a member of a band, playing several instruments and was an accomplished yodeler. Irene crocheted, painted, and enjoyed being outdoors, gardening and mowing. She loved any time spent with her family, especially grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Ben (Peg) Pasker of Delhi, Steven (Kathy) Pasker of Swisher, Diane (Craig) Francois of Manchester, Randall (Ann) Pasker of Cedar Rapids, Tim Pasker of Manchester, and Mary Kay (Mark) Lukes of Cedar Rapids; fourteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; sister, Nadine Ruley of Oxford Junction; sisterin-law, Shirley Nefzger of Earlville; and many nieces and nephews.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Albert Pasker; siblings, Donald (Rosemary) Nefzger, Art (Pat) Nefzger, Ralph Nefzger, Helen Nefzger, and Lois Nefzger; and brother-in-law, John Ruley.

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.

Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m., on Monday, November 6, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manchester, Iowa, with Rev. Gabriel Anderson officiating.

Visitation: 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Manchester.

Friends may also call from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church on Monday.

Interment: St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Manchester, Iowa