Julian J. Bieber, age 83, of Evans City, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013, at Sunnyview Nursing Center, Butler.
Born February 2, 1930, in Bavaria, Germany, he was the son of the late Otto and Agnes Mussig Bieber.
He was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church, Evans City.
Before coming to America, Julian worked for three years in the American Army Labor Division in Wurzburg, Germany. He worked for 27 years at Kelly Chevrolet in Butler as a Sales Manager, and became a member of the Legion of Leaders Honor Club. Julian worked in maintenace for the Seneca Valley School District at Haine Elementary for ten years.
He was owner of Bieber Greenhouses for 50 years.
He was a member of the Evans City Lions Club for over 50 years.
Julian was a volunteer Captain of the Nautical Nature Tour Boat, and a member of the Preservation Society of Moraine State Park.
Too much of a workaholic to have any hobbies, he nevertheless enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family and traveling, especially to Germany.
He was a loving husband and caring father.
He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Bieber; sisters, Paula Derlet and Hannelore Leicht; and brother Edgar Bieber.
Julian is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Jessie Young Bieber; four daughters, Peggy Bieber of Zelienople, Diana Rodgers (Leo Jones) and Kathy (Tom) Wearing of Evans City, and Linda (Martin) Defeo of Mt. Lebanon; one son, J. Dan (Heidi) Bieber of Slippery Rock; two sisters, Rosalinde (Klaus) Blumm and Helga (Oswald) Werner; two brothers, Josef (Frieda) Bieber and Blumm and Hermann Bieber all of Germany; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Graveside services for Julian Bieber will be held on Wednesday June 19, 2013 in the Evans City Cemetery with Rev. David Saylor officiating. Burial will follow.
If desired memorial donations may be made to the Evans City Library, 204 South Jackson Street, Evans City PA 16033.
