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A walk-through of the Humphrey Aquatic Center was conducted Thursday. No serious issues were noted. The Humphrey City Council approved the pool staff and hours during its April 15 meeting. Democrat photo

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Mary Bierman

Mary Bierman

Wed, 09/13/2017 - 12:00am

Mary Bierman, of Columbus, Neb., died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, St. Anthony Catholic Church, 562 17th Ave., in Columbus, Neb.

The Vigil is 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept.14, 2017, at St. Anthony Catholic Church. CDA Rosary is 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at St. Anthony Catholic Church.

Visitation is St. Anthony Catholic Church from 4-7 p.m. Thursday and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday.

Interment is at All Saints Cemetery in Columbus.

Mary Bierman was born June 24, 1937, in Humphrey, Neb., to William and Erna (Thomas) Steiner. She grew up in Humphrey and graduated from Humphrey St. Francis High School in 1955. Mary moved to Columbus where she worked as a secretary for Ewert Motors and later Behlen Mfg. On June 28, 1958, Mary was united in marriage to Gene Bierman at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. They started their family in 1959. Mary was a homemaker all of her life. In 1963, Mary and Gene co-founded BD Construction where she was responsible for the accounting for the business. In 2002 at the age of 65, her and Gene along with the family started a new company, Bierman Contracting. She worked there until her passing. What was most important to her was her Catholic faith and family. Mary would begin every morning with the rosary. She passed down those values to her children and grandchildren. She cherished her family time. She enjoyed family vacations, camping, and weekends at the cabin. Later in life, Mary and Gene finished seeing 49 of the 50 states as they drove throughout the country. Mary loved visiting casinos, scrapbooking, genealogy, playing cards, reading and doing puzzles. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, St. Theresa Sodality, CDA, and perpetual adoration since 1968. Mary was a strong believer in Catholic Education.

She is survived by:

Husband Gene Bierman of Columbus

Son Doug Scott (Evelyn) Bierman of Kearney

-Darcy and Vanessa

Daughter Marie (Jim) Hoppenstedt of Kearney

-Jeff and Eric

Son Jerry (Kathy) Bierman of Columbus

-Kelly (Phil), Cheryl (Chris), Sarah and Andy

Daughter Karen (Pat) Merrill of Columbus

-Bill, Jon, Taylor, Hannah, Eli and Ben

Daughter Laura (Dean) Engquist of Columbus

-Jason, Ashley, Vanessa (Grant), Tori, Colby and Leah

Son John (Kamie) Bierman of Columbus

-Ryan, Max, Aly and Jake

Daughter Donna (Mark) Love of Norfolk

-Hunter, Jackson, Maddie, Payton, Carly and Ellie

Son Mark (Sue) Bierman of Columbus

-Noah

Son Steve Bierman of Columbus

-Kiley

Son Tony (Kristin) Bierman of Columbus

-Keegan, Charlotte and Hanna

35 Grandchildren 19 Great Grandchildren

Brother Dennis Bud Steiner of Columbus

Brother Joe (Mary Ann) Steiner of Fremont, NE

Sister Rose Wahlgren of Coon Rapids, MN

Sister-in-law Val Steiner of Columbus

Many Nieces and Nephews

She is preceded in death by:

Parents William and Erna Steiner

Infant Child Angel

Grandson Nathan Corder

Great Granddaughter Ellinor Johnson

Sister: Wilma (Walt) Recek

Sister: Esther (Joe) Tworek

Brother: Ralph Steiner

Sister: Bernadette (Francis) Sueper

Sister: Lucille (Henry) Chohon

Brother: Vern (Verlene) Steiner

Sister: Agnes Steiner

Sister: Judith Steiner

Sister: Patricia Steiner

Sister-in-law Betty Steiner

Brother-in-law Ray Wahlgren

Memorials are suggested to the wishes of the family.

The Humphrey Democrat

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Humphrey, NE 68642
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