William Harrison Bierman Jr.

Bill passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, surrounded by his family at the age of 88.

Bill was born in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a devoted husband to Mary Ann Bierman (nee Sherry) for 63 years; a loving father to Anne Caja (Paul), Kathy Bierman, Bill Bierman III (Mary-Karen); a proud grandfather to Kevin Caja (Stephanie), Kristin Yokota (Daiki), Jack Bierman, and Nick Bierman; and cherished great-grandfather of 3. He was preceded in death by his parents W.H. and Celestine Bierman and his brother Edward.

Bill was raised in Pittsburgh, Pa. He graduated from Pittsburgh Central Catholic H.S. and continued his education at Bullis Prep in Maryland and the University of Dayton. He proudly served in the US Air Force.

Bill enjoyed a distinguished 30-year career with U.S. Steel which brought him to Cleveland Ohio in 1967. Bill and Mary Ann, raised their family in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, where they built a loving home and resided until his passing.

Bill is known for his passion for sports, especially football. He enthusiastically cheered for his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers. He was an avid golfer, known for his competitive spirit and great sense of humor. Bill will be remembered for his strong work ethic, deep love of family, and enduring enthusiasm for sports and life. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Friends and family are welcome to St. John Funeral Home, 16381 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 on Friday, February 27 from 3 P.M. – 7 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 28 at St. Joan of Arc, 496 E. Washington Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 at 10:30 A.M. Interment private at a later date in Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA 

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that those wishing to honor Bill's memory make donations in his name to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (t2t.org), the Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org), or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org)