Kenneth Biberstein

Kenneth E. Biberstein, 76, of Indianapolis passed away Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in Robin Run Rehab Center. He was born Feb. 8, 1947, in Berne to Alton and Metter Esther (Sprunger) Biberstein. He was married in 1969 to Shirley Bates. She preceded him in death in 1989. He was then married to Patricia La Fontaine.
He was a devoted member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church of Indianapolis. He was a graduate of Berne French High School and went on to receive an undergraduate degree from Ball State and a master’s degree in art education from St. Francis University. His teaching middle school and high school art in Fremont, Fort Wayne and Plainfield spanned a period of 37 years.
To know him was to perceive his priorities in life: faith, family, friends, flowers, art, music, football (his much-loved Colts) and basketball (his beloved IU). He had a unique gift for intertwining the spiritual into his day-to-day living. As he tended meticulously to his flourishing gardens, he “saw God at work in nature.” And with respect to St. Luke’s worship music, he wrote, “It will always leave a lasting impression on my soul. My heart explodes with joy that only God appreciates.”
He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Chanda Becker of Fishers; and Kara Wolf of Indianapolis; two grandsons, Chad Becker; and Finn Shirmeyer; two sisters, Elsie Rigdon of North Manchester; and Gaynelle (Dan) Study of Spencerville; brother, Dave (Joleen) Biberstein of Columbia City; and five sisters-in-law, Rhina Biberstein of Berne; Judy La Fontaine of Decatur; Ann (Jack) Grothaus of Delphos, Ohio; Ruth (Charlie) Ellis of Dubuque, Iowa; and Sherry La Fontaine of Van Wert, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his his parents; brother, Bob Biberstein; sister, Nancy Neuenschwander; and two brothers-in-law, Ed La Fontaine; and John La Fontaine.
Visitation will be two hours prior to the 12 p.m. funeral service Saturday, Feb. 25 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church of Indianapolis, 100 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis.
Memorials may be made to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church of Indianapolis.
Arrangements provided by Flanner Buchanan Cremation and Burial in Indianapolis. Online condolences may be made at www.flannerbuchanan.com.