Allen C. Bieber

Allen Christian Bieber, Jr., 93, of Gretna, LA passed away peacefully on Saturday February 11, 2012. He was born April 2, 1918 in Algiers, LA to the late Allen C. Bieber and Annie Baker Bieber. Allen grew up in Belle Chasse and was a lifelong resident of Gretna. He was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Velma Boudreaux Bieber and his sister Melba Bieber Guillot (Wilson). He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Frances Sanders Bieber and his daughters Carolyn B. Sciretta (Bob) of Fort Walton Beach FL, Avonelle B. Shannon (late Billy) of Harvey and step children Henrietta S. Gardner (Don) of Gretna, Madeline S. Sarbeck (Steve) of Lafayette, and John L. Sanders (Tommie) of Purdon, TX. He is also survived by grandchildren, Stacey Sturgess, William Shannon Jr., Shawn Ribaul, Donnie Gardner, Jr., Shelley Ditta, Mark Sanders and John Sanders, III. Surviving great grandchildren are Ellie Sturgess, Ashley Shannon, Katherine and William Ribaul, Jessica, Audrey and John Sanders, IV, Courtney Ditta, Kinley and Emy Gardner. He was a graduate of Belle Chasse High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from Celotex after 42 years of service. He was Past Grand Knight of St. Cletus Knights of Columbus Council 8615 and previously belonged to the American Legion, Am Vets Post 38 and the Terrytown Golden Agers. His family would like to thank members of Hospice and a special thanks to Angie Nemecek Personal Care Services for their comfort and care. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 9 AM to 11 AM. A Funeral Mass will follow in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit: www.mothefunerals.com.