DEAN JAY BIESER

BIESER
DEAN JAY
Age 67, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away the morning of Friday, August 22, 2014. Dean was born November 28, 1946, in Sanborn, Iowa to Oscar Bieser and Gladys (Mouw) Bieser. An intelligent and confident child, Dean went on to graduate high school with honors, going on to attend Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Education. There Dean met his beautiful wife, Gail Jean (Kroese) Bieser, daughter of Charles Kroese, Jr. and LaVonne (Bolks) Kroese. Dean and Gail married and gave birth to their two beloved children, son, Troy and daughter, Carrie. Dean worked tirelessly for his family, most prominently as a Property Claims Adjuster for ACE U.S.A. The family eventually moved from their midwest roots in Iowa and Minnesota to Pennsylvania where Dean and Gail built a new life for themselves and their children, eventually retiring in Mars, Pennsylvania, to be near their daughter, Carrie, her husband, Regis Evanov, and their two adored grandchildren, Sadie and Ella Evanov. Dean's lifetime love of baseball began as a young man. He would travel from Iowa to catch the nearest team, The Milwaukee Braves. He stayed with the team his entire life, championing them as they became the Atlanta Braves. Dean's knowledge of the franchise and their minor league team was unparalleled. He loved the game. He loved ballparks. And he loved pickle relish on his hot dogs. To his family, Dean was the bravest, kindest, brightest, strongest, most beautiful, most eloquent, and most selfless man in this world. He was a deeply loved and adored son, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and brother-In-Law. He made good in this world and brought good things into it every day. Through his devotion to his family, his fierce heart will live on. Dean is survived by his wife, Gail Bieser; his son, Troy Bieser; his daughter, Carrie (Regis) Evanov; and grandchildren, Sadie and Ella Evanov; as well as countless extended family and friends. And this year's Atlanta Braves. Dean asked for no flowers or gifts in his passing. Memorials may be directed to Good Samaritan Hospice, a place that provided comfort to him and his family in their final days together. URL: www.concordialm.org/charitable-giving. Arrangements by BALL FUNERAL CHAPEL, INC.
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