James McKenzie Bierman

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Bierman, James McKenzie age 90, died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles, September 20. Survived by Ingred Kelley, his wife of 60 years; son, Michael James; daughter, Joan Kelley and son-in-law, Matthew Diezel. Born in West Point, MS June 21, 1926 to Clara and Bernie Bierman, he grew up in Minnesota. After serving in the US Navy during WWII, he earned a degree in Chemistry from the U of M, was a member of Alpha Delta Phi fraternity and won a letter in Football for years 1947 & 1948. He worked as a Material and Process engineer, first for Honeywell and then 30 years for Litton Aerospace. Among the things he enjoyed most were volunteer work, canoeing, camping and anything outdoors, traveling, especially by car, spending time with his friends, dancing and listening to Big Band music, and hanging out at home with his family. Services will be held at St. Johns Presbyterian Church, Los Angeles, on Saturday, October 8 at 11 AM. Interment will be at Fort Snelling, MN at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the National Parks Conservation Association.

Published on October 3, 2016