DeWayne G. Bierman

DeWayne G. Bierman, age 61, of Potosi, died on Thursday, December 25, 2008, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. He was born on February 7, 1947, in Lancaster, the son of Oliver and Ruth (Udelhofen) Bierman. On September 2, 1967, he was united in marriage to Sharon Koeller at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Potosi. DeWayne was an insurance executive with the Insurance Center for 39 years. DeWayne loved to ride his snowmobile, and enjoyed hunting. He loved working on his John Deere tractors and spending time at his home up north. DeWayne loved to spend time with his family and friends and his dogs, Brandy and Freddy. Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his children: Craig (Melissa) Bierman, Potosi; Stacey (Tony) Wagner, Oregon; Brad (Suzy) Bierman, Potosi; Shelly (Ryan) Fecht, Potosi; his former wife, Sharon Bierman, Potosi; his grandchildren: Brandon, Will, Emily, Kylie, Claire, Sydney, Carter, Nic, and Ben; his brother and sisters: Nick (Marlene) Bierman, Stoughton; Mary Jayne (Frank) Menne, Platteville; Doris (Bob) Doerring, Lancaster; Madonna Ashbrook, Schaumburg, IL; special friend: Lenore Nesler, Lancaster; 16 nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

In addition to his parents, DeWayne was preceded in death by his brother, Sam Bierman.

Friends joined the family for a Celebration of Life Service on Sunday, December 28, 2008, after 3:00 p.m. at the Holiday Gardens in Potosi. The family requests people attend in casual attire. Martin Funeral Home in Potosi is assisting the family.