Fredrick W. Bieberich

Fredrick W. Bieberich , 94, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Monday April 8, 2019 at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

He was born on May 27, 1924 in Adams County, Indiana the son of the late Fred C. Bieberich and the late Linda (Gallmeier) Bieberich. He was united in marriage on June 28, 1947 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Preble to Irene (Ewell) Bieberich. They were married for 71 years.

Fred served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II where he served in the Pacific Theater, and was honorably discharged at rank of Corporal.

He was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Preble, and served in various leadership capacities over the years along with being a member of the Couples Club for 50 years at church. He was a founding member of the Preble Volunteer Fire Department and held many past offices. He was a life member of American Legion Post #43 where he served as commander and a member of the Color Guard. He was a member of the Big Long Lake Association in LaGrange, Indiana, former officer of German Fire Insurance, and also a lifetime member of the Marine Corps League.

Fred graduated from Monmouth High School. He worked for International Harvester until retirement in 1982 following 35 years of service. He also worked for 20 years with Wiegmann Auction Service, retiring in 2004.

Fred enjoyed collecting local memorabilia. Along with his wife Irene, Fred was very involved in their family genealogy.

Survivors include his wife, Irene Bieberich of Decatur; daughter, Candace Elaine (Otto) Takacs Jr. of Kettering, Ohio; son, Douglas Duane (Jill) Bieberich of Fort Wayne; sister, Elaine Goller of Fishers; brother, Robert L. (Lillian) Bieberich of Fort Wayne; three grandchildren, Amanda (Dennis) Payonk of Chicago, Illinois; Phillip Bieberich of Mongo, Indiana; and Mitchell Bieberich of Fort Wayne.

Fred was preceded in death by a son, Stewart Wayne Bieberich in 1969 and brother-in-law, Ervin Goller.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2019 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Preble with Pastor Andrew Yeager officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery with Military Graveside Honors being conducted by the American Legion Post #43 Color Guard.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home , Decatur and on Friday at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the service.

Preferred memorials can be made to Worship Anew or Shepherd’s House in Fort Wayne.