Peter W. Bieber
Peter William Bieber, Jr. of Waukon died Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon, at age 81. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, May 31 at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon. The ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. with Chris Leppert officiating, followed by meal and music/reception. The committal service is at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon.
Peter was born July 29, 1935 in Waukon, the son of Peter Sr. and Luella (Leppert) Bieber. He was baptized and confirmed in his faith of our Lord and Savior. He graduated from Waukon High School with the Class of 1952.
Peter was united in marriage to Lillian Kvamme November 7, 1954 at First Lutheran Church, Decorah. This union was blessed with six children: Susan Eileen, Daniel Peter, Thomas William, Judith Lillian, Charles Joseph and Mary Rachel.
Peter lived and farmed east of Waukon his whole life; in fact, the Bieber farmstead is a Century Farm. He enjoyed planting the crops and seeing them grow, watching the new life of springtime. Purebred Angus cattle are a large part of the family business and very dear to his heart. He also liked gardening, social dancing and engaged in conversation with friends and family.
Peter was active as a past township trustee, barbershop member and choir member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. He was interested in history, politics, religion and being a good steward of the land using common conservation practices.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter Sr. and Luella; his wife, Lillian, March 29, 2013; his son, Daniel, October 10, 2012; his brother, Richard Bieber, November 20, 1998; his son-in-law, Timothy Brozovich; his brothers-in-law, Jerome Christopherson and Carlton Wennes; and his sister-in-law, Florence Wennes.
Survivors include his children: Susan (Miles) Schulte of Spring Grove, MN, Thomas Bieber of Onalaska, WI, Judith Brozovich of Scottsdale, AZ, Charles (Jill) Bieber of Waukon and Mary (Doug) Huinker of Postville; his daughter-in-law, Sheryl Bieber of Waukon; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, James (Sue) Bieber and Willard (Marsha) Bieber, both of Waukon; two sisters-in-law, Margaret (Bill) Thom of Jesup and Joan Bieber of Waukon; a special friend, Mary Ellingson of Decorah; plus many nieces and nephews.
Martin Funeral Home of Waukon assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.martinfunerals.com.
