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Brian Bierstetel Obituary

Brian Bierstetel DeWitt Brian Bierstetel, formerly of Fowler, died on July 14, 2010, at the age of 40. Born in Carson City on June 20, 1970, the son of Robert and Susan (Simon) Bierstetel. Brian was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He was also a Special Olympics participant. Brian is survived by his parents, Robert and Susan Bierstetel; sister, Lisa (Charles) Wriska; brother, Eric (Margaret) Bierstetel; nephew, Jack Steven; niece, Madelyn Rita; many loving aunts, uncles and cousins; and special friend, Mark. Brian was preceded in death by his brother, Steven; niece, Kaela Sue; nephew, Charles Jonathan; grandparents, August and Leona Bierstetel, Paul and Joan Simon, and step grandfather, Ernest Thelen; very special cousin, Jeremy Paul Thelen; and very special uncle, Ed Pettit. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, July 19, 2010, at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler with Fr. Dennis Howard presiding and internment at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery following the Mass. The family will receive friends 2 - 9 p.m., Sunday, July 18, with rosaries being prayed at 3 and 8, at the Goerge Chapel of Osgood Funeral Homes in Fowler. Sympathies may be expressed through contributions to the Special Olympics or Most Holy Trinity Education Trust Fund. To learn more about Brian and view his Life Story film, visit his personal webpage at www.lifestorynet.com/memories/60554. There are not enough words to describe our deepest appreciation and gratitude for the wonderful staff at Webb Road Home in Dewitt where Brian has resided since 1997. Their warm and loving care for Brian was unending. We will forever remember all of you and your kindness. God bless you all.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Jul. 17, 2010.

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Jim and Therese Winslow

July 21, 2010

Please know that you have been in our prayers and thoughts during this time.

Anne & Rick Auger

July 20, 2010

The bond between Brian and his brother Steven is amazing. We believe Steven took Brian by the hand and led him to his Heavenly Father. And God, in choosing July 14th as the day to embrace Brian into His Kingdom, sends a clear message that the boys are together and watching over their loved ones. Brian touched so many lives, and his spirit lives on in those who had the privilige to know him.

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