Ramon A. Bieri

Bieri, Ramon A. of Northridge, CA born June 16, 1929 died on May 27, 2001 of cancer at the Motion Picture Fund Hospital. He was the son of Gladys Arens Shea and William Parker Bieri. He is survived by a daughter, Kathryn M. Pate of Margate, FL and son Ramon Whitney Bieri and his wife Nancy Bieri of San Diego, CA. He was a wonderful grandfather to James and Amanda Pate and Christine Bieri. He leaves a sister, Virginia S. Hale of East Windsor, CT and brother, Richard A. Shea of Rocky Mount, NC. Mr. Bieri was an actor of stage, screen and television for over 4 decades. Among his credits are continuing roles in such TV series as ``Sarge", ``Room 222", ``Gunsmoke", and ``Maverick Returns." He starred in his own situation comedy, ``Joe's World." His theatrical career included many on and off Broadway featured roles. He was known to audiences of NY's Shakespeare in the Park, Ohio's Akron Shakespeare Festival, and San Diego's Old Globe Theater. He was a founding member of the American Conservatory Theater. Among his many films are ``Sorcerer," ``Andromeda Strain," ``Frisco Kid," Disney's ``The World's Richest Cat," and ``Ghosts of Missippi." He was an active member of S.A.G. and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. He was a decorated veteran of the Korean War. He was an avid fisherman, woodworker, sailor and poker player. A celebration of Mr. Bieri's life will take place at 19963 Acre St., Northridge, CA at 2 pm on Saturday, June 9, 2001. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Emerson College, 100 Beacon St., Boston, MA 02116 or the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Rd., Topanga, CA 90290.