Charlene Frances Biederman

Charlene F Biedermann, age 84 of Bigfork, MT peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 31, 2023.

Born on March 20, 1939, in Bakersfield, California, Charlene was the only child of Frank and Charlotte Kuhn. It was also in Bakersfield where she met the love of her life, John “Jay” Biedermann. They were wed on June 8, 1957, and celebrated their 66^th wedding anniversary in 2023.

Charlene’s passions were her love for horticulture. She and John owned Biedermann’s Evergreen Tree Farm for many years. Some of her other interests included playing the keyboard, painting, and reading.

Charlene served God in many ways including supporting her husband Deacon Jay and embracing many ministries in California and Montana as the wife of a Deacon, most notably the Dignity of Life ministries.

Charlene is survived by her husband John “Jay”, her children Cass Peregrina, Larry & Deonna Biedermann, Di Fidalgo, Robert Biedermann, David & Cindi Biedermann, Jay & Autumn Biedermann as well as honorary son from Germany Marcel Somers. Charlene is Grandmother to 15 grandchildren and Great Grandmother to 14 great- grandchildren. Charlene’s love for God was lived and demonstrated for all, especially her family. She will be remembered by many for her great faith.

Her rosary will be held at Saint John Paul II Catholic Church in Bigfork, on Thursday January 11th, with a funeral Mass at 11. A luncheon will follow, and internment to proceed after.