HOISINGTON — Geraldine Theresa ‘Gerry’ Bieberle, 91, died Jan. 15, 2026, at River Bend Assisted Living, Great Bend, Kan. She was born Oct. 31, 1934, in rural Barton County, Kan., the daughter of Lawrence L. and Theresa A. (Schremmer) DePiesse. Gerry was a 1952 graduate of Odin High School.
On June 4, 1956, she married Waldean Steinert in Hoisington, Kan. They later divorced. She then married Clifford C. Bieberle on September 23, 2009. He preceded her in death on Sept. 26, 2023.
A longtime Barton County resident, Gerry worked as nurse’s aide and helped Waldean with the painting business in her early years. She had a way with people and found a job serving at the Redwing Store, and then on to Beaver, and finally spent many years at the Taproom in Hoisington, recently returning for her 91st birthday celebration. Gerry loved to travel, early on that was with Waldean’s Polka band and later in life Gerry and Cliff liked to take bus trips. She was also game to try her luck on any motorcycle, moped, or three-wheeler, not always successfully. The last few years Gerry treasured the love and support of her newfound family at River Bend.
She is survived by her three sons, Jay Steinert and wife Cheryl, Marty Steinert all of Hoisington, and Terry Steinert and wife Stacy of Kansas City, Mo.; four grandchildren, Shane (Janet) Andereck, Mindy Steinert, Cole Steinert and Chase Steinert; and two great grandchildren, Jadynn and Kasey Andereck; four stepchildren, Jim (Crystal) Bieberle of Great Bend, Danny (Tammy Becker) of Medicine Lodge, Vicki (Bill) Woodral, and Donna (Matt) Eshleman, all of Great Bend; many step grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; and an infant daughter, Tina Steinert; stepdaughter, Linda Francis; sister, Gladys Durand; and brothers, Laverne, Larry, and Marlin ‘Butch’ DePiesse.
Friends may sign the book and there will be no viewing as per Gerry’s wishes cremation has taken place. Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, at the church. Vigil and Rosary will begin at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Warren Stecklein. Inurnment will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington. Memorials may be made to Kans for Kids or St. John the Evangelist Altar Society in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544. Notices may be viewed and condolences sent at www.nicholsonrickefh.net.
Funeral arrangements provided by
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
P.O. Box 146
Hoisington, KS 67544
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Jan. 17, 2026
