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Robert J. "Bob" Bier

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Hansen-Spear Funeral Home

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Quincy, Illinois

Robert Bier Obituary

Robert J. "Bob" Bier, 76, of 1705 Jefferson, died Tuesday (June 7, 2011), in University of Missouri Health Care at Columbia, Mo.

Robert was born Feb. 22, 1935, in Paris, Texas, a son of Joseph Albert and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Sparks Bier. He married JoAnn L. Smith on Aug. 22, 1955, in Quincy. She died March 4, 2004.

Robert attended the military academy at West Point and served in the U.S. Army for two years. He graduated from University of Illinois Law School in 1962. Robert then entered the FBI Academy and served in the FBI for a year. He returned to Quincy to practice law with his father at Bier and Bier.

Robert had been an Adams County public defender and assistant state's attorney. He was Adams County state's attorney from 1968 to 1980. He then returned to private practice at Bier and Bier.

Robert was a member of First Union Congregational Church, Ducks Unlimited, the Illinois State Bar Association and the Adams County Bar Association.

He was an avid bridge player with the Duplicate Bridge Group at the Quincy wSenior and Family Resource Center and delivered Meals on Wheels.

Survivors include a daughter, Betsy Bier and her husband, Dave Fauble, of Quincy; two sons, Barney Bier and his wife, Deb Wellborn, of Quincy, Jim Bier and his wife, Carol Chisholm-Bier, of Quincy; five grandchildren, Michaelea Masterson and her boyfriend, Robert Waterstraat, of Chicago, Danielle Moss and her husband, Dax, of Quincy, Joe BierFauble of Champaign, Matthew Bier of Quincy and Elizabeth Bier of Quincy; two great-granddaughters, Gabrielle and Isabelle Moss of Quincy; and a brother, James S. Bier and his wife, Ann, of Albuquerque, N.M.

In addition to his wife, Robert was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Joann.

SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday at First Union Congregational Church, with Rev. Larry Wentzel officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.

VISITATION: 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the First Union Congregational Church

MEMORIALS: Cheerful Home or Meals on Wheels.

ARRANGEMENTS: Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.

WEBSITE: www.hansenspear.com.

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Published by Herald-Whig from Jun. 9 to Jun. 11, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Bier

15 Entries

William Kroeger

June 13, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sherry Boyer

June 13, 2011

Betsy and Barney, so sorry for the loss of your father. While I did not know him personally, I've have heard very many nice words about him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

terry sheets

June 12, 2011

Barney, Betsy, Jim and family I'm very sorry to hear Bob. My deepest condolences and prayers are with you all. May the Lord bring you peace and comfort in your time of mourning.

Terry Sheets, Sr.

June 12, 2011

Barney,Betsy,Jim and family we were very saddened to hear of Bob's passing we did not find out about the service until it was over we are very sorry for your loss
Patt Huner& Judy Schnelle

Steve Taylor

June 11, 2011

Jim, Carol, and Family,

My family was honored to have Bob as a friend and lawyer. He gave far more than he took, and we are grateful to have known him.

June 11, 2011

Betsy, Barney, and Jim,

I had a lot of fun with your family in the early 1970s, when I got out of the USAF through the mid-1970s, when I graduated from university, I had many interesting and enjoyable conversations with your dad. Please accept my sincerest condolences on your loss.

Stephen R. Perrine
Chicago, IL

June 11, 2011

Barney and family sorry to hear about the loss of Robert. We shared many stories when Bob would bring the car into the shop for service, he will be greatly missed. Just know he is at rest with God and is looking down on all of you. Jean Ennen

June 10, 2011

Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Bob and I go back to our early teens; we graduated from QHS together. I will always remember his great good humor. He will be missed by all.
Jeff Kushan, Vienna, Virginia

Rodney & Carol Hoffman

June 10, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Sandra Akers

June 10, 2011

Barney, Betsy, Jim
I knew your dad for many years. A wonderful person. Lots of funs to be around. Please remember all the nice memories that you made with him. A loss of a parent will break your heart. I lost my dad and it still hurts but time does help.
Sincerely, Sandy Akers

Jim, I am Tom's mom.

Harold, Carolyn, & Howard Turner

June 10, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss. We'll pray for all of you.

Mary Shaw

June 10, 2011

Betsy and family just be assured of my prayers at the loss of Robert. May he rest in peace and may you all share his memories and be assured of God's presence and consolation. M. Shaw

Marilyn & Ron Smith

June 9, 2011

We have many fond memories of Bob, and JoAnn. The Bier's home was forever open to anyone who stopped by. Bob always had time to listen, talk politics, share his family, and just be a real person. We will miss him dearly.

June 9, 2011

I really loved your dad. He was always cheerful and funny - just a wonderful man. I remember my mom and dad (Georgeann and Ken Bickhaus), and your mom and dad working at the Ice Cream Socials at Adams school - that was back in the '50's and 60's. I think they all enjoyed it. Your dad still remembered me even as I got older. I will certainly miss him. Sincerely, Pam Bickhaus Chilton

Sean Heeger

June 9, 2011

He was a great attorney.

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