Photo courtesy of Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth
Frankenmuth, Michigan
Gerald James Bierlein
Frankenmuth, MI
Passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare Harrison; age 61 years. Gerald was born on April 1, 1954 in Saginaw, MI to Harry and the late Elvera (Bernthal) Bierlein. He was employed by Harry Bierlein Builders for many years and later for Independence Village in Frankenmuth. Gerald was a member of St. Lorenz Lutheran Church and a volunteer for the Frankenmuth Fire Department. Gerald enjoyed the out-of-doors, hunting and fishing.
Surviving are: a son and a daughter, Douglas James Bierlein, Lisa Marie Bierlein; granddaughter, Kaelyn Marie Bierlein; his father Harry Bierlein; 3 sisters, Linda (Tom) Daugharty, Laura (Gary) Schaeff, Diane (Mike) Bender, and many nieces and nephews.
Gerald was preceded in death by his mother Elvera Bierlein.
Private family services will take place. Burial will be in St. Lorenz Lutheran Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Saginaw City Rescue Mission, or St. Lorenz Stephen Ministry.
I know how much you miss him I miss my brother Jim every day I hope his children are doing well and your whole family
Patsy Mitchell
May 01, 2020 | Lexington, KY | Family
Jim passed on 5-4-2016 Gods Grace to Gerald and Jim They are missed everyday
Patsy Mitchell
May 01, 2019 | Lexington, KY
Our prayers are with the Bierlein family. He was a wonderful friend and neighbor. He will surely be missed. Rest In Peace Gerry.
Chris and Heather Rappley
May 15, 2015 | Frankenmuth, MI
Hello,Uncle Harry-It's Patsy from Lex,KY so sorry to hear about my cousin. Life is precious. Maybe his mom and my mom are holding hands together with Gerald.Love to you all-linda,laura,and diane
May 12, 2015
My deepest sympathy to all. May you have the comfort of knowing that Gerald is at peace.
Bev Rappley-Reese, Mi
May 11, 2015
We remember Gerry as the goodhearted boy-next-door, mischievous without meanness -- a kind and cheerful kid. There were happy times growing up together on Tuscola Road. We hope good memories may be some consolation in your loss, and trust that Gerry now rests in joy and peace.
Bill & Ann Friend
May 09, 2015 | Frankenmuth, MI
This makes me so sad. He always had a big smile for me and for my family and I will miss that. We had such good times of laugher whenever we were together. I pray that he is at peace.
Lyla Meinecke
May 09, 2015 | Frankenmuth, MI
You have my heartfelt condolences for your loss. May God Provide tender comfort through his word the Bible, during this most difficult time. (2Cor. 1:3-7)
May 09, 2015 | Charlotte, NC
My Deepest Sympathies to all of Gerry's family. Gerry was as strong as an ox! That's what my dad always said. In fact, while Gerry and Harry were building my mom and dad's house, my dad even said once that Gerry was the strongest man he ever met! He always had the biggest muscles and the biggest smile of anyone I knew. May he rest in heavenly peace. Remember... Death is not an ending... it is a change. A change to eternal joy! RIP Gerry.
Mary Jane Borchard
May 08, 2015 | Frankenmuth, MI