Kenneth Owen Bieber

Kenneth Bieber, age 70 of Dorr, went to be with his Lord and Savior after battling cancer, February 12, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Ken was born November 8, 1951, to Owen and Shirley Bieber in Grand Rapids, MI. Ken was preceded in death by his loving wife, Judy; father, Owen Bieber; grandparents Albert and Minnie Bieber, and John and Josephine Fein. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; mother, Shirley Bieber; children Nicki Bieber, Gayle (Nevill) Hargrave-Thomas, and Jeanette (Jeremy) Quick; grandchildren Nevill and Abby Hargrave-Thomas, and Justin and Josh Russell; siblings Linda (Mel) Schumacher, Mike (Jamee) Bieber, Ron (Patti) Bieber, Joan (Craig) Van Ham; and many nieces and nephews.

Ken was employed at Reynolds Metals for 19 years and UAW Region 1D for 18 years before retiring in 2008. He took great pride in his work and served the people he represented with conviction, integrity, and kindness, and he fought passionately for a cause in which he truly believed. Ken enjoyed the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed time at his cabin on the Muskegon River. In his retirement, he restored old Oliver crawlers and could fix just about anything. He was a skilled welder and could fabricate custom solutions for any metal need. His favorite time of the year was the fall when he would go hunting in the Upper Peninsula with his friends. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren - hunting and fishing or watching their band concerts and sporting events.

Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home in Dorr, MI, beginning with a Rosary at 3 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at St. Mary’s Visitation Church (2459 146th Ave. SW, Byron Center) with Reverend Derda officiating. Family will greet guests at the church prior to the service beginning 10:15 a.m. Burial will be at Visitation Cemetery after the service with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids, American Lung Association, or the St. Mary’s Visitation Restoration Fund. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.kubiakcookdorr.com.