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Richard “Rich” C. Bieri

05/03/1927
09/16/2024

Richard “Rich” C. Bieri, passed away with his family by his side Monday, September 16, 2024. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth and Roger; sister, Lois (Paul) Fuss; and sister-in-law, Janet Bieri. Rich is survived by his wife of 70 years, Phyllis (nee Chaterdon); children, Janet (Al Lewis) Bieri, Ginny (Jerry) Gauger, Nancy (Dave) DeNolf, Dale Bieri; grandchildren, Garret (Sara) DeNolf, Elliot (Andria) DeNolf, Austin (Kait) DeNolf, Tiffany (Joe) Polasek, Jeremiah (Cassidy) Gauger; great-grandchildren, Leona, Violet, Emma, Arya, Finley, Elliston, Cohen, Jude; brothers, Paul (Kathy) Bieri, Ron Bieri; sister-in-law, Donna Bieri; and many nieces and nephews. Rich graduated from Lowell High School in 1945. He then went on to serve in the United States Army as a Sergeant during the Korean Conflict. Rich then went on to become Co-Owner of OE Bieri & Sons. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW as well as being a lifetime member of United Methodist Church of Lowell. Visitation will be held 6-8pm Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Roth-Gerst Funeral Home, 305 N. Hudson, Lowell, MI 49331. Funeral services will be 11am, Friday, September 20, 2024, at Roth-Gerst Funeral Home with visitation one-hour prior. Pastor Brad Brillhart officiating. Interment Bailey Cemetery. Military honors will be held under the auspices of the Kent County Honor Guard.  Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Hospice or Lowell United Methodist Church.

Visitation

6-8pm Thursday, September 19, 2024

Roth-Gerst Funeral Home

305 N. Hudson, Lowell, MI 49331

and

10-11am Friday, September 20, 2024

Roth-Gerst Funeral Home

305 N. Hudson, Lowell, MI 49331

Funeral Service

11am Friday, September 20, 2024

Roth-Gerst Funeral Home

305 N. Hudson, Lowell, MI 49331

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Visitation

6-8pm Thursday, September 19, 2024

Roth-Gerst Funeral Home

305 N. Hudson, Lowell, MI 49331

and

10-11am Friday, September 20, 2024

Roth-Gerst Funeral Home

305 N. Hudson, Lowell, MI 49331

Funeral Service

11am Friday, September 20, 2024

Roth-Gerst Funeral Home

305 N. Hudson, Lowell, MI 49331

Make a Contribution