Lois Bierlein
June 29, 1926 - December 22, 2020
Obituary
Bierlein, Lois Ann "Nan" Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Covenant HealthCare - Michigan after a brief illness. She was 94 years old. Lois Ann Terrian was born on June 29, 1926 in Saginaw to the late Lein "Link" and Regina J. (Roth) Terrian. She was one of eleven children, growing up in Saginaw, graduating from Arthur Hill High School. Lois was married to Robert W. Bierlein. She enjoyed her retirement home at Houghton Lake where she spent many days reading and making wonderful memories with her family and friends. She is survived by her children: Thomas L. Bierlein, Michael D. (Kathleen) Bierlein and Randy Bierlein; daughter-in-law, Patricia (Pat Sellenraad) Bierlein; grandchildren: Jill (Paul) Vasold, Jeff Bierlein, Stacy Bierlein, Stephanie Bierlein, Ryan (Casey) Bierlein, Mark Bierlein, Jason (Christy) Bierlein; twelve great grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; siblings: Kay Clark, Dennis (Micky) Terrian, Leon (Linda) Terrian, Muffet (Brent) Behm, Jim (Sue) Pugh. Lois was preceded in death by Robert; son, Gary R. Bierlein; daughter-in-law, Sienna Bierlein; siblings: Betty (Louis) Wendling, Jean Crampton, Don (Ruth) Terrian, Barb (Bob) Schulz, Sandra (Jim) Sapp, Judy Pugh and Ron Clark. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the nurses of Covenant HealthCare for their loving and compassionate care. We know that Lois would want all of her friends and family to stay healthy and safe, so a private memorial will be held at a later date. Those planning an expression of sympathy may remember Lois through a donation to the Saginaw Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 330 Saginaw, 48606; or Old Town Soup Kitchen, 600 Gratiot, Saginaw, MI 48602; or a charity of the donor's choice. The Deisler Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Bierlein family. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com
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Diane Nichols
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Auntie has a special place in my heart. She always had stories, some funny, some interesting, and some I heard many times over. Never a dull moment around her. She made friends easily and everyone loves her. It's been hard not being able to see her much since Covid has the assisted living facilities shut down but we managed a couple special gatherings during the nice weather when we could get her outside. It's hard to imagine what it will be like without her. May she Rest In Peace.
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Betty Nagel-Cribbins
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Joe and I really enjoyed our visits to her and Bob in Houghton Lake. She and Joe shared many delightful stories. She knew how to have fun but could weather the hard times as well. She and I were able to visit several times after the deaths of our husbands and enjoyed our reminiscing as well. She was definitely a woman to remember with a smile. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
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patricia popp
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We will miss Aunt Nan as much as we miss Gramma Jean. We thank her for being a stand in Gramma at Taylor and Megan's wedding. Taylor, Jean and Nan had their own experiences while John and I vacationed. Oh boy, the stories.
I remember early childhood sleepovers with Aunt Nan on Wheeler St. and even though we went years without any contact until our later years, she and all my other Aunts were such a gift. The Terrian clan was the best family fun you could experience.
She was a hoot with our neighbors in Cumming, Ga. especially Anne, Kelly and Ron Kott. They accommodated Muffet and Nan during their stay for Taylor's wedding. We enjoyed many visits with Aunt Nan and Gramma Jean and occasionally Aunt Betty.
RIP all of you fun loving siblings. We will see you again one day. :heart::heart::heart:
Love you all, John, Pat, Taylor, Megan, Brooklynn, Beckett and Blakey.
The Popp's
Cumming, Ga
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Gail Kragenbrink Halvorsen
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My condolences to the Bierlein Family. I knew her as Nan. My family grew up in Shields, 1 house away from Nan, that's what I called her. She was a very beautiful lady. Loved listening to her stories. When she moved to Houghton lake. My parents had cottage not from her. Always loved Her. A GREAT lady. Gail Kragenbrink Halvorsen