UPDATED Michael Biery was a farmer
UPDATED February 17
Micheal D. Biery, 58, passed away February 12, 2023 at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Toledo. Mike was born January 9, 1965 in Bluffton to Dean and Joan (Isler) Biery.
Mike graduated from Cory-Rawson High School. He was a farmer and was a member of Ebenezer Mennonite Church, Bluffton. Mike was a member of the Northwest Ohio Antique Machinery Association and the Simplicity Antique Tractor Association where he served as treasurer. He was a Cory-Rawson FFA Alumni member and retired member of the Mt. Cory Volunteer Fire Department. Mike also enjoyed restoring Allis-Chalmers "B" Series tractors and was an antique lantern collector.
Survivors include his parents, Dean and Joan Biery of Rawson; three children, Jacob Biery of Rawson, Nicole Biery of Rawson, Levi Biery of Rawson; his fiancé, Cassie Turner of Findlay; his siblings, Mark (Lynette) Biery of Mt. Cory, Beth (Chris) White of Bluffton, Barb (Daniel) Kirk of Mt. Cory, his former wife, Kathy Adams of Kenton and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mike was preceded in death by his brother, Matthew Biery.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 24, 2023 at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, Bluffton with Pastor Nick Ringger officiating. Burial will be in Benton Ridge Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Ebenezer Mennonite Church and Friday prior to the service from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ebenezer Mennonite Church Missions Fund or the Cory-Rawson FFA Alumni Fund.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com/
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