Vivian Biele

April 6, 1937 - September 18, 2021

Vivian (Jessen) Biele of Salem, Missouri was born on April 06, 1937 in Salem, Missouri to Ed and Martha Irene (Major) Jessen. She departed this life on Sunday, September 18, 2021, in Rolla, Missouri. Vivian was united in marriage to David Biele on July 1, 1977. Vivian loved chasing her children; spending time with them and her grandchildren. She worked at International Shoe, and Salem Hospital on two different occasions. Vivian was an attendee of Sacred Heart Catholic church. She liked yard sales, and spending time in the outdoors gardening. She also enjoyed sewing. Vivian is preceded in death by her parents Ed and Martha Irene Jessen; brothers Jim and Clark Jessen; daughters Jeanie Whitaker (and baby), and Cathy Bettigrew. Those left to treasure Vivian’s memory are her husband David Biele of Salem, Missouri; children Carol Akers (Ronnie) of Batesville, Arkansas, Candice Barnes (Larry) of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Ross Dean (Jill) of Salem, Missouri, Dana Dean of Salem, Missouri, David Lee Biele of Salem, Missouri; brothers Kenny Jessen (Brenda) of Salem, Missouri, Dee Jessen (Maria) of Salem, Missouri; sister-in-law Mary Ann Jessen; grandchildren Brandon Biele, Alex Biele, Jodie Dean, Whitney Biele, Morgan Smith, Lydia (Todd) Hedrick, Dustin Barnes Aubrey Barnes, Lacey Darby (Blake), Kendra Stephens (Tony); twelve great grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Service for Vivian will be held Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the James & Gahr chapel in Salem, Missouri with Paul Dale officiating. Interment will follow at the North Lawn Cemetery in Salem, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the James & Gahr chapel. Memorials are appreciated and suggested to the family for expenses. Cards are available at any James & Gahr location. For online condolences please visit www.jamesgahrmortuary.com.