Obit: Bierman, Donald H. (1931 - 2018)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Bierman, Braun, Erdmann, Gachmang, Graf, Lom, Patric, Sime, Walczak, White

----Source: The Heindl Funeral Home (Phillips, Ogema, Prentice, WI) 2/13/2018

Bierman, Donald H. (29 JUL 1931 - 11 FEB 2018)

Donald H. Bierman, 86, Phillips, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018, at his residence.

He was born on July 29, 1931, in Pittsville, Wisconsin to the late Herman and Caroline (Gachmang) Bierman. He married Elaine M. Lom on April 27, 1957, in Port Edwards, Wisconsin. She preceded him in death on June 10, 1991.

He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army from January 1952 – December 1953 and was stationed in Germany. Donald worked part time for Bee-Line Alignment in Wisconsin Rapids and for Consolidated Papers as a Beater Tender, Retiring in 1993. He was a member of the Consolidated Musky Club and enjoyed spending time up North in “God’s Country” chasing after muskies. He was a dedicated family-man, who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren whom he would talk up any chance he had.

Donald is survived by his three children Brenda (Peter) Walczak, Timothy Bierman and Jodi (Joseph) Erdmann; two grandchildren Ethan and Tyler Erdmann; sisters Evelyn Graf, JoAnn White and Verjean (Norman) Sime; sister-in-law Gwen Bierman. He is further survived by other family members and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Elaine, brother Glenn Bierman; sister Lorraine (Robert) Braun, brothers-in-law Eugene Graf Sr. and Ken White and nephew, Eugene Graf Jr.

Memorial services for Donald will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Wisconsin Rapids. Rev. Jerome Patric will officiate. The family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday morning at the church from 9:00 AM -11:00 A.M. Burial will follow the service at Restlawn Memorial Park in Wisconsin Rapids with military rites provided by American Legion Post #9 of Wisconsin Rapids.