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Herman Brier Obituary
Ed met his beautiful bride and wife of 57 years, Magdalene Ann (Cline), in Liberal at the skating rink. After double dating with Magdalene's sister, Wilma and her soon to be husband Dave Hearon, Ed and Magdalene were married
January 15, 1962 at Lone Star Friends Church in Woods, Kansas. Ed served 9 years in the U.S. Navy including the Vietnam War as an Electronic Technician on the USS Washtenaw County LST1166. The couple served across the country including Richmond, VA; San Francisco, CA (Treasure Island) and Honolulu, HI.
In 1974, Ed began his lifetime career by joining the family business Brier & Hale Music Co. He managed the keyboard department and co-owned the company for 30 years until his retirement in 2005. In retirement, Ed enjoyed working at Liberal Municipal Golf Course until his passing. Apart from working in the music stores, Ed enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved fishing, golfing, gardening and traveling. He was a lifelong member and most recently an Elder of the First Christian Church, Liberal, KS.
Ed is survived by his wife, Magdalene Ann; sons, Jonathan Brier of Phoenix, AZ, and James Brier and wife Jamie of Tyrone, OK; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Judy Grojean of San Antonio, TX; brother, Bill Brier and wife Ruth of Wichita, KS; and many in-laws, cousins, and nieces and nephews.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother-in-law, Kenneth "Ken" Grojean.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 14, 2019 at First Christian Church at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Terry Ford officiating. Burial will follow at Liberal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Miller Mortuary, 908 N Lincoln Ave, Liberal, Kansas. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Christian Church or to Liberal Municipal Golf Course in care of Miller Mortuary, Liberal, Kansas.
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June 28, 2019
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
Barbara Sutton
June 25, 2019
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family during these difficult time. May he continue to give support and loving kindness to all. 1 Cor 1:3&4
June 21, 2019
To the family my deepest sympathy during this time of sorrow. May you find comfort in the fact that God will make you firm and he will make you strong. He will firmly ground you during this time of grief. - (1 Peter 5:10)
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Alphonso
June 20, 2019
To the family of Herman Edward Brier, Please Accept my sincere condolences at this most difficult time. I am sure you will miss him dearly. Please find comfort in knowing that we will see our loved ones again. John 6:40. Matthew 5:5.
V S
June 19, 2019
Our deepest condolences to your family. May the words recorded in Psalm 23:4 grant you comfort.
June 17, 2019
So sorry for your loss. May the God who binds up the broken hearted and comfort all who mourns, sustain you during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2. My sincere sympathy. Arlene NY.
June 17, 2019
My condolences to the family so sorry for your loss.May your family find peace and comfort in God promise found at John 11:24-26
Rg OHIO
Dorothy coleman
June 13, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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