Shelby L. Bierbaum, 85, of Marshall, IL passed away 7:30 AM Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016 at his residence following and extended illness.

He was retired from Midwest Mfg. of Paris, IL.

Shelby was born Nov. 10, 1930 at Chrisman, IL, the son of Stanley and Lillie Shumaker Bierbaum. He married Edith Wallace on Aug. 21, 1953 at Marshall, IL. Surviving are his wife, Edith; two daughters, Donna Garvin of Allendale, IL and Janet (David) Moss of Marshall; two sons, Darrell Bierbaum of Marshall and Dale Bierbaum of Odell, IL; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Dan Garvin.

He was a member of Marshall Lodge #133 AF & AM and had played for several area bands.

Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Saturday at Marshall Cemetery. There will be no visitation. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Music Dept. of Marshall High School. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.