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Arthur Peter Bieri (Art) June 4, 1931 - August 15, 2026 Arthur Peter Bieri (Art) Obituary Stillwater, Oklahoma - Arthur Peter Martin Bieri, affectionately known as "Art," died on August 15, 2026 at age 95. Born June 4, 1931, in the Borough of Manhattan, New York City, Art went on to build a remarkable life centered around education and service. He called Stillwater, Oklahoma home from 1955 until his passing. Art was born to Oscar Charles Bieri and Helen Cecilia Bieri. He grew up in Long Branch, New Jersey, where he graduated from Long Branch High School. He continued his education at Trenton State Teachers College and Bowling Green State University before making his way to Oklahoma. At Oklahoma A&M College, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree, completing four years of study in just three years. He later earned a Master of Science degree in Physical Education from Oklahoma State University in 1964 and received Oklahoma's Standard State Certificate in School Administration in 1971. Art's commitment to service began with his country. Art served the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1955, attaining the rank of staff sergeant, and served in the Korean War from 1952 to 1953. His military service earned him the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Korean Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Ribbon with four battle stars, and United Nations Service Ribbon with Oak Leaf Cluster for combat. In 1958, Art began what would become a 28-year career with Stillwater Public Schools. During his years in education, he taught elementary physical education for 12 years, served as supervisor of elementary physical education and assistant principal, and ultimately became principal of both Lincoln and Highland Park Elementary Schools. He served as executive director of the Oklahoma Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and was appointed by Governor Dewey F. Bartlett to the Oklahoma White House Conference Committee on Children and Youth. Art's service to the American Red Cross was particularly extraordinary. Through swimming rescues between 1955 and 1980, he was credited with saving 21 lives and receiving the Bronze Medallion Award. Art is survived by daughter Donna, her sweetheart Kent Stephenson, son John and wife Terri, grandson Joshua and wife Cynthia and granddaughter Avery and her partner, Taite McGrady. Also surviving is Art's brother Bobby Bieri, his wife Diane, his sister Patty Canady, and brother-in-law Jimmie Brillhart. His twin sister Joan Fecher predeceased him as well as his first wife Alvena and second wife Teresa. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donation be made in Art's honor to the American Red Cross. https://raise.redcross.org/ArthurBieri Art's full obituary can be read at www.StrodeFH.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Arthur, please visit our floral store. Stillwater, Oklahoma - Arthur Peter Martin Bieri, affectionately known as "Art," died on August 15, 2026 at age 95. Born June 4, 1931, in the Borough of Manhattan, New York City, Art went on to build a remarkable life centered around education and service. He called Stillwater, Oklahoma home from 1955 until his passing. Art was born to Os Published on September 4, 2026 Events There are no events scheduled. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Arthur Peter Bieri (Art).Visit the Tribute Store Guestbook In Memory of Arthur Peter Bieri (Art)