Marian Theresa Bielemeier, of Mt. Angel, Oregon, passed away on July 17, 2026, at the age of 99. Marian was born on May 14,1927, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Nickolas John and Katherine Cecilia (Brinkmann) Konen. Marian spent the first 12 years of her life on her family's farms in Twin Falls and Idaho Falls, Idaho, where they grew potatoes and sugar beets. She helped with the farm work and took care of her 3 younger siblings, but with the Great Depression in the U.S., crop prices severely collapsed and all farmers were struggling to keep their farms. After Marian's father passed away unexpectedly, her mother made the decision in 1940 to sell the farm and move to the Willamette Valley in Oregon, where some other relatives had already settled. They eventually ended up in Mt. Angel, and that became the lifelong home for the Konen family. Marian attended Benedictine Sister’s Catholic Mt. Angel Academy, graduating in the Class of 1945. She dearly cherished her high school group of friends who remained close all through the coming years. In 1946, Marian married Raymond Bielemeier, a native of Mt. Angel. After their wedding at St. Mary Catholic Church, and a Honeymoon trip to Yellowstone National Park, they settled into their Mt. Angel home and began their 73 years of marriage together, raising their family of four children, Nick, Char, Gregg, and John. Marian was a busy Mom with her children's school activities, teaching catholic faith formation and with canning of the harvest from her fruit and vegetable gardens. At her home, she hosted many holiday gatherings, birthday parties, picnics and other social and church events. There was always time for friends and relatives who could stop by anytime for a cup of coffee and then be sent off with a bouquet of some of the many flowers Marian grew all around the yard. Family adventures in the Summer included traveling to Crater Lake in their '60 Ford station wagon, and annual camping or fishing trips with friends and family to Three Creeks Lake. After the kids grew up, Marian kept busy with working at the Mt. Angel Senior Center as Nutrition Coordinator in charge of senior meals, selling locally-made crafts and always blessing someone with heartfelt conversation and her fun-loving spirit. She also volunteered at the Providence Benedictine Nursing Center, visiting her Mother-in-Law there and many other long-time friends and neighbors. In later years, Ray and Marian made frequent fishing trips to Central Oregon and the Oregon Coast, and they enjoyed traveling around the U.S. visiting relatives in Idaho and Minnesota, as well as vacationing in Hawaii and at Disneyland, always taking many photos to remember the fun in later years. 

From 1969-1979, Marian and Ray were blessed with 6 Grandsons, and one Granddaughter. They all loved her spunky personality, her laugh, the unique birthday and Christmas gifts she gave them and the life lessons she taught them by example. Through the next 20 years, there would be 14 Great-grandchildren, and finally, 6 Great-Great Grandchildren. Marian Bielemeier lived a full and blessed life. She was a woman of deep catholic faith and trust in God, a unique blend of hard work, humor, generosity, kindness, and resilience in the face of adversity. She is now resting in peace with her beloved Ray. The family wishes to say Thank You to the staff at Mt. Angel Health and Rehabilitation for all the care for Marian for the past 9 years.

Marian is survived by her son Nick (wife Pam) of Hood River; her daughter Char Arritola (husband Rick) of Mt. Angel; her son Gregg of Portland; her son John (wife MaryKay) of Mt. Angel; Grandchildren Lance, Troy, Eric and Brad Arritola; Josh Bielemeier; Carmen (Bielemeier) Tuttle; and Aaron Bielemeier; 16 Great Grandchildren; 6 Great-Great Grandchildren, with 2 more on the way; Sisters-in Law, Joan Konen-Jones and many nieces and nephews. Marian was preceded in death by her parents, Katherine and Nickolas Konen, her Husband Ray Bielemeier; her infant Sister Marjorie, her Brothers Tony Konen and John Konen, Sister-in-Law, Betty (Hassler) Konen; her Sister LaVon Hills and Brother-in-Law Ray Hills. A Rosary will begin at 10:30am with mass of Christian burial starting at 11:00am located at St. Mary Catholic Church in Mt. Angel, on Friday August 14, 2026. A reception will follow in the St. Mary Parish Center.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marian's memory can be sent to Oregon Right to Life. Arrangements are under the direction of Unger Funeral Chapel.