Duane S. Bier

Duane Scott Bier, age 62, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 8, 2023 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids.  Rev. Milt Van Natta will offer a prayer for Duane’s family and friends.  Duane will be laid to rest at a later date.

Duane was born on September 26, 1960 in St. Francis, Kansas to Eugene and Delores (Gumz) Bier.  He was a 1978 graduate of Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids.  Duane married Marcie Crotteau on May 19, 1990 in Wisconsin Rapids.  He was proud of the 46 years that he worked at Dairy State Cheese and made lifelong friends there.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, taking day trips with his family, watching NASCAR, going for rides on his motorcycle, four-wheeling, snowmobiling and having campfires with his friends.  Duane enjoyed annual trips with Marcie going to national parks.  His favorite was taking numerous trips to the Badlands. 

Duane is preceded in death by his father, Eugene K. Bier; father-in-law Robert G. Crotteau; mother-in-law, Mary Lou Crotteau; brothers-in-law, Steve Boehm, Robert Meade and David Crotteau; niece, Joy Crotteau; and grandchild, Angel Baby Bier.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Marcie Bier; son, Troy (Kimberly)Bier; granddaughter, Mila Bier; mother, Delores Bier; sister Glenda Meade; sisters-in-law, Cathi (Jere) Jackson, Susan Boehm, and Arlene Crotteau; niece, Cecily (Aaron Johnston) Meade; nephew, Ryan (Shannon Williamson) Meade; and many other beloved family members.

The family would like to express their appreciation and gratitude to the Compassus Hospice staff for their wonderful care.

Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family. 

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