Frederick Beierman

Frederick Charles Beierman (Sonny), 92, passed away on April 8, 2026, in Moses Lake surrounded by family. Fred was born on Oct. 15, 1933, in Lindsay, Nebraska to Frederick Joseph Beierman and Agnes Elizabeth (Kurtenbach) Beierman. Fred was one of 16 children. Fred graduated from Holy Family High School in Lindsay, Nebraska. 

Fred met Hope Byrne on a blind date and they have been married 73 years. Fred enlisted in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in January 1956. Fred and Hope and their young family followed his brother Don Beiermann out West and settled in Stratford, Washington before moving to Moses Lake. 

Fred was a construction worker for a while, working on the missile site and Larson Air Force Base. He then started his career at Lake Auto Parts and retired as the manager in 1995.

Fred and Hope raised a family of nine children: Kim (Garry) Helvy, Mary (Steve) Isley, Nancy (Dan) Walster, Cindy (Pat) Haight, Doug Beierman, Angie (Don) Kirkwood, Laurie (Dan) Bator, Sue (Jeff) Miller and Fred (Theresa) Beierman. Fred has 39 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, whom he loved to tease.

Fred loved fishing, hunting, camping with family, playing pool and tinkering in his shop. He was a McGuyver before it was in style.

A Celebration of Life will be held on May 1, 2026, with a rosary at 10 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Honor Guard and inurnment will follow immediately in the columbarium at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Moses Lake, Washington. Luncheon will follow in the Fatima Center. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in Fred’s name.