- Date Of Birth: January 24, 1925
- Date Of Death: April 23, 2021
- State: Nebraska
He passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at the Arbor Care Center in Neligh, Nebraska.
Richard was the son of Leo and Alda (Wehrer) Bierman. He was born on January 24, 1925, on the family farm where he lived his entire life before moving into Battle Creek.
He was baptized and confirmed in Battle Creek at St. John Lutheran Church. He attended District #14 rural school for eight years and graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1941. He was drafted during World War II in January, 1945, and served in the Navy until July, 1946. He served on USS Isherwood Destroyer for 15 months during that time.
He married Evelyn Tarpeng in June, 1949. They lived on the family farm. Evelyn passed away in May, 1978.
Richard married Ruth E. Tegeler in 1981. They moved into Battle Creek when they retired in 1992. Ruth passed away in January, 2021.
Richard was a hard worker all his life. In retirement, Ruth introduced him to numerous adventures. They enjoyed traveling with family and friends, playing cards, golfing, fishing, and square dancing. He was an ardent supporter of his grandchildren and great grandchildren attending many of their activities.
He is survived by two step children; Carol (Steve) Jessen and Tom and wife Judy Tegeler, four cousins; Ken Bierman, Wayne Wehrer, Jeanie Emry, Art Bierman; seven grandchildren, many great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his father; Leo, mother; Alda, first wife; Evelyn, second wife; Ruth, step son-in-law; Steve Jessen and grandson; Kent Tegeler. Deceased aunts and uncles are Jesse (Louise) Wehrer, Paul (Myrtice) Bierman, Myrtice (Paul) Bierman as well as 13 other Bierman aunts and uncles. Cousins include; Gerald, Gene, Louis Bierman and Helen Wehrer and extended family.
