Michael Bierbaum, beloved husband, father and grandfather, age 90, a long-time resident of East Bridgewater, MA, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Baypointe Skilled Nursing Center in Brockton, after a period of failing health.
Born in Sopron, Hungary, his family was forced by the Allies to relocate to Germany after World War II, even though his family had lived in Hungary for generations. While living in Germany, he learned to play the accordion and was a member of an accordion orchestra, which included playing in accordion competitions. In addition, he enjoyed playing soccer and was a member of a soccer club.
In Germany, he met and married the love of his life, Waltraud (Trudy) Boras, where they could be seen motoring around the countryside on one of Mike’s motorcycles!
In 1956, he moved to the United States, along with Trudy and their first daughter, Brigitte, initially settling in Brockton before purchasing a home in East Bridgewater in 1962. Having worked at a leather factory in Germany, he found work at Montello Heel in Brockton. He then became a carpenter and worked for the Carpenters LOCAL 624 in Brockton until his retirement. Mike enjoyed reading, music and singing, sailing on his catamaran, and riding his horses. He especially enjoyed drinking a cold can of Old Milwaukee beer!
Mike became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1972 and enjoyed sharing God's promises found in the Bible. He will be fondly remembered by his friends from the Bridgewater congregation.
Mike is predeceased by his dear wife, Trudy of 67 years, as well as his daughters, Brigitte and Christine and his son Fred.
He is survived by his two sons, Peter Bierbaum and partner, Gail Robinson of Bridgewater, and George Bierbaum and partner Marge Parker of New Hampshire, as well as his daughter Karen Rogers and her husband Thomas of East Bridgewater, and his grandson Jason Hammel of East Bridgewater. He also leaves behind his extended family in Germany.
Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 2:00-5:00 PM, with a memorial service at 4:30 PM, at the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary), Whitman. Burial service will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mike’s honor may be made to Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care; www.oldcolonyhospice.org or the Parkinson’s Foundation; www.parkinson.org
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