Daniel Fredrick Biery, (Uncle Dan), age 83 of Rosebud, Montana passed away Saturday, December 7th, 2019 from pneumonia and kidney failure at Rosebud Community Health Care Center, surrounded by his family.
Dan was born August 5, 1936, the son of Charles and Gladys (Bennett) Biery in Lytton, Iowa. As a young child, Dan moved several places with his family until settling in the Ingomar area. He graduated from the 8th grade at Pease Bottom Grade School. He graduated from Rosebud High School in 1956.
Following graduation, Dan worked construction and for Ralph Lee. He served in the Naval Reserve. In 1960 Dan purchased land near Rosebud with his twin brother Dick and sister-in-law, Geneva. They began their farming and ranching operations. Dan eventually moved a trailer on the ranch and lived and worked there for the past 60 years.
Once asked if he likes to gamble, Dan said farming and ranching WAS a big gamble. He would go with his buddy, Joe Seleg to Deadwood. In later years he loved to take trips to Yuma, Arizona and stop at all the casinos along the way with traveling companions, his sisters Kay Berdahl, Mary Ellen Watson, and Judy Juell.
Dan enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His Sunday trips to Miles City to spend time with Daniel Boone. He spent many years bowling on a league. He would always be among those playing cards at family gatherings. You could count on him to be attending every graduation, wedding, funeral, and reunion of family members. Dan took in many nephews and nieces throughout the years. Among his pride and joy were Cliff and John Palmer. He truly doted on them and their kids.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather Hugh Moyer and his stepmother Pearl Biery; his brothers Ward Biery, Henry Biery, John Biery, Criss Biery, Richard (Dick) Biery, and Ken Biery; his sisters Kay Berdahl and Mary Ellen Watson; brother-in-laws Ben Berdahl, Harold Juell, and Charles Watson; stepbrother Donald and Harold Moyer.
Dan is survived by his sister, Judy Juell of Great Falls, Montana, brother, Ronald Biery of Belgrade, Montana; sister-in-laws Geneva Biery of Rosebud, Montana; Syliva Biery of Aberdeen, Washington, Sandra Biery of Hardin, Montana; Linda Birch of Big Timber; and Vicki Biery Little of Yuma, Arizona. Numerous nieces and nephews.
Dan is finally retired!
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Tuesday December 10, 2019
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Wednesday December 11, 2019
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, Montana 59327
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Dawn Biery-Koehn says
My Love Letter to Uncle Dan. You spoiled me by giving me rides to the bus stop in the winter when I would walk to the shop with wet hair. You made sure I got to work on time one day by driving down South Haynes Avenue at 60+ miles per hour (I forget the exact speed, but I think it was somewhere between 70 and 80). You took care of my mom and my siblings when Daddy died. You honored me and my father’s memory when you walked me down the isle when Denis and I got married 2 years ago. When Pastor Jim asked who gives this woman…you answered with a quivering voice on the verge of tears…”Her mother, her father and her uncle”. I will hold that dear forever. Because I was born on your 29th birthday, having you here after Daddy died made my birthday easier. Now that you are heaven, please take my love to my Daddy. Every time we talked on the phone we ended our call with I Love You. Please know that I LOVE YOU and will miss you.
Ginger Huckins says
To the family of Dan Biery I send my condolences. Dan was a special person, to whom everyone cared for.i a so sorry.
Peggy & Brian Certain says
Dear Biery family,
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your beloved uncle (& brother-in-law). I always enjoyed visiting with
Dan whenever I saw him at the store when he came to Miles. Last saw him at Albertsons about a month ago.
Will always remember when my brother Jeff came to visit several years back now. Dad & Jeff, Brian & I went the back road to the ranch then to see cousin Jim and then over to see Dan. Later we all went to Forsyth and Dan met us there to eat chicken fried steak at the Speedway. Really enjoyed our visit that day.
Daniel Boone says
Dan was surely a Good Samaritan. He helped many, many people. He will be missed by many: both family and friends. My Sunday visits with Dan were looked forward to each week.
Mike Ferguson says
My condolences, I am sorry about the loss of Dan.
Walt Lloyd says
I am sorry to hear Dan has passed away. I have known him for a long time he and the family that he supported in all they have done. To Ron and Jude and all the family my condolences to all
Shawn Wright says
I knew Dan most of my life as he lived on the place next to my Grandma and Grandpa Nolan on Rosebud creek. I remember being little and him and Dick stopping in for coffee a lot with Grandpa and any sweet treats Grandma Jean could toss on the table. They could sit and chat for hours. As I got older i’d run into Dan here in Miles at Walmart or Reynolds a lot and he always stopped and talked and joked with me. After my Grandparents moved to Miles in ’91, Dan would still stop to visit my Grandpa Ray until his health started to fail. He always had a smile and lots of bad jokes. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Special condolences to John and Cliff Palmer and their families, I know they were very close to Dan.
Kelly (Cartwright) and Sam Handley says
To Uncle Dan’s Family, I am so sorry for your loss! Knowing the family as our family did, I realize how important he was to your family. He was loved and respected by everyone. Unfortunately due to work commitments I will not be able to make it to Forsyth for his service, but you all are in my thoughts and prayers during this time!
Wayne &Lane Buck says
I am so sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. He will be missed by all. What a great man. I will always treasure the times him and Joe stopped for a longhorn Burger. He loved the chili on the open house always make sure in the later years when he couldn’t make it in that he still had some. We will miss him but will treasure all of the great times.
Dawn Reiger says
Sending many prayers and hugs to the family of this amazing man!
Whenever I would see him(no matter where) he’d always know how to me smile….Dan you will surely be missed but at the same time heaven has just gained a wonderful angel!
sharon cope says
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO ALL OF YOU. DAN WAS AN AMAZING MAN! GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. Sharon Cope
Leo D. Martin says
Dan Biery,
Thank You for taking the time to get to know me when I was just a little guy staying with my Grampa Martin at his place on the Rosebud.You were always full of life and laughter with a big smile.You surely will be missed.
*PS Thank you for always sharing your fudgesicle’s with us when ever we would stop by.
Doug and Cherie Heser says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Biery family on the loss of Dan. We have known him for many years and always enjoyed him. We regret not being able to get to his funeral, but we send our condolences. May you all be surrounded by comfort and warm memories.
Nan Quinlan says
To the Biery family.,we are so sorry to hear of Dan passing. Larry said he lov ed visiting with him and Dick. He just had a good visit with Dan at walmart a few days ago. He will be missed by many we are sure..condolesce to you all.
Larry and Nan Quinlan
Bridgette (Cole) Spang says
Sending all my love to the family. I’m sorry I can’t be there to give you all a hug. Know that you are in my prayers.
Tammy Cole Robinson says
My sincere condolences to the Biery family. My thoughts and prayers to you all. May you find comfort in all of the wonderful memories.
Joe and Elaine Malensek says
Joe and I are so sorry to hear about Dan. He was a very dear man. The Biery family
has always been a big part of our lives . We will miss Dan. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave Lloyd says
Sorry to hear about Dan’s passing. Always liked him and enjoyed our visits with he and Dick when we got together.
Rest on Peace.
Marlene Newman Rule says
Sorry to hear about Dan’s passing. My condolences to all the Biery family.
Harriet Jansen says
Dan was a good friend for years. Last talked to him in Wal-Mart. Will miss him and his smile. Sending love and prayers to all of his family. Harriet (Sleaford) & Veryl Jansen.
B Dean Holmes says
thecarterssville vally will miss a big heart. what a kind person. RIP
walt and brigitte harms says
Walt and Brigitte Harms. To the Biery family we are so sorry for your loss.Prayers to you all. R.I.P. Dan
Leona Penner Zaharko says
I’m so very very sorry to hear of Dans passing. What a great man he was. I have known him since I was born. He and my brothers (Russ and John Penner) were best of friends. I always asked about him and looked for him at the reunions. RIP dan with love