Obituary of Marie M. Bierlein

BIERLEIN, Marie M., of Saginaw, MI, beloved mother, died on Monday, March 16, 2020, at Wellspring Lutheran Services Senior Living. She was 96 years old. Marie Martin was born on January 17, 1924 in Owendale, Michigan, the daughter of the late Claude and Mary (Hartsell) Martin. A World War II bride, she married Raymond J. Bierlein on June 13, 1943. They had 62 years together before he passed away on December 25, 2005. Marie attended Cass City High School and Caro County Normal. Later, she was employed by civil service for many years. She then retired to assist her husband with his woodworking business. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; confirmed and baptized in March 1944 at Christ Lutheran Church, Reese, MI. Life member of Disabled American Veteran's Auxiliary Chapter #4. An avid walker, bowler, shuffle boarder, and card player. Surviving are one daughter, Barbara Jean Bierlein of Wausau, WI; one Godchild: Peter Martin; and many special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray; five sisters; and five brothers. The family would like to thank Wellspring Lutheran Services in Frankenmuth and Saginaw, and Wellspring hospice, for their caring and compassionate help toward Marie and her family in her final months. FUNERAL: A Private Funeral Service will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5335 Brockway Road. Rev. Paul Biber will officiate. Entombment will follow at Oakwood Mausoleum. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, DAV Chapter #4, WorshipAnew.org (formerly, Worship for Shut Ins) or a Charity of the Donor's Choice. Deisler Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Bierlein family; condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DeislerFuneralHome.com