The Rev. Kenneth R. Bieber Sr.

The Rev. Kenneth Richard Bieber, Sr. of Mason, MI passed away from Covid on October 12, 2021. He was born on June 16, 1943 to Francis Jerome and Mary Mason Scott Bieber in Detroit, MI. He was married to Diane Elizabeth Duncan Bieber for 54 years.

Kenneth was raised in Royal Oak, MI and was a graduate of Royal Oak Dondero High School (1961). He attended Oakland University and graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics. As a U.S. Naval officer during the Viet Nam conflict, Lt. Bieber served aboard the USS Brush DD 745, the USS Advance MSO 510, the USS Compton DD 705, and the USS Damato DD 871. Working in pneumatic industrial sales and management, he was employed by Ross Operating Valve Co. and by I.S.I. Fluid Power, Fraser, MI.

Following a call to ordained ministry, he earned a Master of Divinity degree in 1985 from Trinity Episcopal School of Ministry, Ambridge, PA. As an Anglican priest Fr. Ken pastored churches in Michigan and Ohio (St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Church of the Risen Lord, Chapel of Jesus the Forgiver, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, and Emmanuel Anglican Fellowship). He was appreciated for his wisdom, kindness, and sense of humor. He also served as a hospice chaplain in Ohio {Crossroads Hospice) and Michigan (Heartland Hospice). He was an avowed member of the Missionary Society of St. John the Evangelist. In recent years he attended Christ the King Anglican Church in DeWitt, MI and enjoyed fellowship in the Mason Senior Citizens’ Club.

Fr. Ken was a wonderful godly man, husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and friend. He is survived by his wife Diane, children Kirsten Pattenaude (Kermit), Anna Thiel (Karl), and the Rev. Kenneth Bieber, Jr. (Carla). He was blessed to have 12 grandchildren (Brian, Megan, Kermit, Alexander, Brady, Aaron, Meredith, Claire, Duncan, Aidan, Jack, and Kenny). And 6 great-grandchildren (Mackenzie, Gabriel, Cecillia, Elijah, Chloe, and Jackson). Also surviving are his dear sister Nancy Hosking (William J.), brother Robert Bieber, and many beloved nephews and nieces.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 11 at River Terrace Church, East Lansing, MI. Interment of ashes will be at the Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Mi.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to “Operation Smile” (Life changing surgery for children overseas born with cleft palate), 3641 Faculty Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23453. May Kenneth rest in peace eternally in the presence of his faithful Lord Jesus Christ. All glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grbdmason.com for the Bieber family.