Ricky Bierlein Obituary

Ricky W. Bierlein

Vassar, MI

Loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024; age 65 years. Ricky was born on May 16, 1959 to the late Gerald and Frances Bierlein. He was married to Ellen Toyzan on September 28, 1995; she survives him.

Ricky enjoyed playing basketball for Frankenmuth High School before graduating in 1977. He was an accomplished licensed builder who worked for many years with William Schultz Builders before branching out to become self-employed and a sub-contractor. Ricky was a lifelong member of St Lorenz Lutheran Church.  He enjoyed fishing in Canada with family and friends at Sample Lake and with his wife at Rice Lake.  He was an avid fan of Detroit Lions football, Tigers baseball, and NCAA March Madness.  Most of all Ricky loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Ricky is survived by his wife Ellen, daughter Elizabeth, son Tony (Tammy), grandchildren Milena, Madi, and Max; his sister Sue (Bernie) Taylor, sister-in-law Maria Bierlein, brother-in-law Steve (Judy) Toyzan, and sister-in-law Meredith (James) Wilkinson.  Also surviving are many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family, and close friends.

Ricky was welcomed into heaven by his parents, his brother Darwin, his in-laws Steve and Kay Toyzan, his sisters-in-law Julie (Toyzan) Wade and Susan (Toyzan) Lawe, best friend Greg Scharrer, and godson Travis Bierlein.

Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, 1030 W. Tuscola, Frankenmuth, Michigan. Rev. Joel Eden will officiate with cremation to follow. Ricky’s family will receive visitors at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial to St. Lorenz Church Foundation, St. Lorenz Stephen Ministries, Gift of Life Michigan, or the charity of your choice.

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