Obituary of Lise Biel

Lise "Libby" Biel, age 90 of Asbury, NJ died Saturday, August 4, 2007 at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Biel was born February 2, 1917 in Hamden, NJ (Sidney Area), the daughter of the late Dankert and the late Minga (nee Stefana) Arnesen in an old Historical House now known as the Stewart House. She worked for the Clinton Correctional Institution (then Clinton Farms)as a Mailroom Supervisor for 25 years, retiring in 1984. She also served as a Notary for the State of NJ during her 25 years there. Libby was raised in Sidney, NJ but lived in Asbury, NJ for over 70 years. She attended Sidney Grade School and graduated from the Old Clinton High School in 1935. She served as Chairperson of the Old Clinton High School Class of 1935 reunion. Libby was a member of the Norton Methodist Church for over 50 years. She helped organized and open the Norton Methodist Church Thrift shop in 1983. She wrote about the history of Norton Church and it's historical surrounding areas of Van Syckel - dating back to the 1700's. The article is recorded in the Union Township Historical Book. She was also the secretary of the Norton Cemetery Association for 20 years. Mrs. Biel worked on the Planning Board of Bethlehem Twp. (Hunterdon Co.) for 4 years. and worked on the Bethlehem Twp. Bicentennial Committee. She was on the Board of Directors for the Hunterdon County Citizens and Taxpayers Association. She was a Coordinator with Area on Aging for Bethlehem Twp. and Union Twp. and served as 1 year on the advisory counsel to the Hunterdon Co. Area on Aging in Flemington, NJ. She was the Secretary of Jugtown Landowner's Association for 20 years and also secretary of the West Norton Sportsman Association. She was a life member of the NRA and a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Pattenburg, NJ She was also a member of MADD. She worked for the Triathlon sponsored by the Clinton Rotary Club. She was a life member of Sidney Grange #215. She was an advocate of the State Police and was a member of the Hunterdon County 200 Club. In 1976, she petitioned the Freeholders to place a Clinton State Police Barracks in the Perryville area. The resolution was adopted by the Freeholders thus creating the Perryville Barracks. Survivors include; her Children : Joanne O'Brien, Carol Jule Minick & Daniel Joel Biel, her Sister: Werna Dalrymple, 15 Grandchildren and 21 Great-Grandchildren. She was Pre-Deceased by her beloved Husband: Joseph J. Biel Sr., her Son: Joseph John Biel Jr., her Daughter : Lise Bronish and her Sister: Dorothy & her Brothers: Daniel, Dankert and Anton. The Visitation will take place on Monday, August 6th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and again on Tuesday, August 7th from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Martin Funeral Home. There will be a Funeral Service on Wednesday, August 8th at 9:00 am at the Martin Funeral Home, 1761 Route 31, Clinton, NJ with Rev. Jim DeVries officiating. The interment will be at the Norton Cemetery on Charlestown Road in Bethlehem Twp., NJ. Donations in her memory may be made to the Norton Church Cemetery Association, Perpetual Care, c/o Mr. Bob Everett, 24 County Road 635, Hampton, NJ 08827 or the Hunterdon Hospice, 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822