James Henry Biere

A longtime resident of Ingleside, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.  James was the dear son of the late Irwin and Theresa Biere. James was the loving husband of the late Marion G. Biere and devoted father of Mary (Rick) Robey, Cathy (Jesse) Miller, Jay Biere, Ann (Bob) Soderman, Pat (Sharon) Biere, Tom Biere and LaRon Biere.  James was the adoring grandfather of Michael (Diana) Robey, Jeff (Victoria) Robey, Monica (Drew) Metzger, Sondra Miller,Josh (Kelly) Biere, Jordan (Amy) Biere, Johnathon (Jaci) Biere, Joel (Gretchen) Biere, RJ (Alyssa) Soderman, Michele (Tyler) San Agustin, Rebecca (Andrew) Carter, Ashley (Nate) Rimkus, Courtney(Branden) Caffoe, Megan (Nick) Dunn, Hannah (Jonathan) Hagberg, Gretchen (Jon) Weyerhaeuser, Patrick (Hannah) Biere, Josiah Biere, Faithe (Garett) McInnis, and Hope Biere.

Great grandfather of Noah, Levi, Norah, Amelia, Grace, Emma, Olivia, Caden, Ethan, Jovie, Sage, Myles, Silas,  Emma, Natalie, Faithe, Madeline, Stella, Nolan, Leon, Henry, Tessa, Lincoln, Judah, Milana, Giovana, Vittoria,Ophelia, Joel, Emilia, Myra, James, Grace, Noah, Eleanor, Ezra and Cameron.

James was the brother of Marilyn (late Hank) Adams and the late Theresa (Leo) Henkels and Joan (late Bob) Fields.  He was the fond uncle of Michael, Michelle, Pat, Kevin, Ron, Patty, Bob, Ricky, Randy, Bonnie, Mickie, Terry, Becky and Laurie.

James proudly served in the United States Army.  He was a painter and decorator.  James enjoyed his garden full of birds and beautiful flowers; he was especially proud of his Gladiolas.

Jim will be greatly missed by his family and friends.