Alberta J. Biehle

Alberta J. Biehle, 90, of North Vernon, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Autumn Trace in North Vernon.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the Recitation of the Rosary at 3:30 p.m., on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service, and again from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. before leaving for the Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

Born on August 1, 1933, in Jennings County, Alberta was the loving daughter of Paul Matern and Sophia (Hill) Matern. She was united in marriage to Ralph Biehle on August 17, 1957. He preceded her in death on December 19, 2020.

Alberta had worked briefly at Regal Rugs before she was married, then worked on the family farm after marrying Ralph. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and enjoyed helping at St. Vincent DePaul. She liked to quilt, cooking, gardening, and playing cards in her spare time. Alberta enjoyed spending time surrounded by her family and friends.

Survivors include sons, Ed (Lisa) Biehle of North Vernon, Marvin (Anita) Biehle of North Vernon, Tom (Iris) Biehle of North Vernon; daughters, Marie (Dwayne) Baurle of North Vernon, Dorothy (Rick) Bailey of North Vernon, Donna (Joseph) Gerringer of North Vernon; grandchildren, Chris (Jess) Bailey, Jenny (Jim) Kent, Susanne (Nathan Day) Biehle, Nathan (Kristal) Biehle, Ryan (Amy) Baurle, David (Catherine) Baurle, Justin (Sarah) Baurle, Sara (Jake) Speer, Caryn Clapp, Dale (Brooke) Gerringer, Marvin Jacob (Kyndra) Biehle, Marnita (Joe) Schwartz, Marisa Biehle, Kent Biehle; 24 great grandchildren; sister, Deloris Wagner of Osgood.

Alberta was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Matern and Sophia (Hill) Matern; husband, Ralph Biehle; daughter, Judy Biehle; brothers, Kenny Matern, George Matern, Richard Matern, Raymond Matern, and Joseph Matern; sisters, Helen Kirchner, and Esther Matern.

Memorial Donations can be made through the funeral home to one of the following Organizations St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Mary’s School, or Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

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