Celebrating the life of

Marty Biedermann

18th September, 1956 - 19th April, 2021

Born to Carl and Anita Biedermann, Marty found an early love for the outdoors, possessed a creative mind, and viewed the world through his own lens. Graduating early from Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook IL, he ventured west to settle in Olympia Washington, where he attended Evergreen State College. After graduating, Marty traveled to Flagstaff, AZ where his sister, Kari, was attending c... more

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1957

Elizabeth Victoria Carl and Marty

25 Dec 1957

Elizabeth Victoria Christmas 1957

1958

Elizabeth Victoria

1958

Elizabeth Victoria Anita and Marty

Amalfi T. Beautiful picture 😍😍

1962

Heidi Vanderwerff Childhood pics 😍

1964Skokie, IL, United States

Kari Schendel Memories of home pictures taken by our dad. They were developed in the basement:)

31 Oct 1968Northbrook, IL, United States

Kari Schendel A picture taken before trick or treating! Yep, a pre-cursor of his life! I’d say he was 11-12 maybe?

1977Olympia, WA, United States

Kari Schendel Visiting Marty at college. Evergreen State College.

Apr 1981Oak Creek Canyon, AZ

Kari Schendel My favorite times with Marty were in AZ. This happens to be a fly fishing adventure.

1982Grand Canyon Village, AZ, United States

Kari Schendel Exploring the canyon, this time Mom was visiting

1 Jan 1982

MICHAEL KOPACH

Kari S. Washington Island, Sept 1983

1982Flagstaff, AZ, United States

Kari Schendel AZ again! Gazing over the canyon. Beautiful place for lasting memories.

1982

Elizabeth Victoria

1982Tucson

Heidi Vanderwerff Sorry it's sideways! Gotta love the cowboy hat on his wedding day to Carolyn 🤠

1982

Heidi Vanderwerff Marty is center, yellow shirt. This must be around 1982 before there were kids! Not sure location.

Kari S. We were in front of the Washington Island house on the beach ❤️

1 Jan 1983

MICHAEL KOPACH

Kari S. Washington Island Ferry Cruise, Sept. 1983

7 Aug 1984

Derek Biedermann Heidi was born

7 Aug 1984Tucson

Heidi Vanderwerff Became a dad! 💓💓💓

1 Nov 1984Washington

Heidi Vanderwerff I don't have exact dates but catching fish at Washington Island (that seemed to get larger as the story was repeated over the years) was a highlight of Marty's life! Clearly I'm not so sure about this catch 😂

1 Apr 1985Washington

Heidi Vanderwerff Lots of walks in the woods on the Island with Papa 😍. Likely looking for some trees to chop down for firewood.

Nov 1987Northbrook

Heidi Vanderwerff Lots of family gatherings at the house in Northbrook! Looks like Derek as an infant here.

2 Nov 1987

Derek Biedermann Derek was born

21 Apr 1988Massachusetts

Heidi Vanderwerff A family wedding. He was looking good and I was daddy's little girl 🥰. Again, not sure on location or date, but I think in the northeast somewhere.

Kari S. It is a great pic! We were attending our cousin Susie’s wedding . You and Jess were flower girls:) I think it was in Cooperstown, MA

1990Northfield, IL, United States

Elizabeth Victoria Biedermann and Sons, Inc. Various years

1990Libertyville, IL, United States

Kari Schendel Proud dad. Derek looks about 3? Family celebration.

1 Jan 1990

MICHAEL KOPACH

1 Apr 1992Libertyville

Heidi Vanderwerff Family photo. Unsure the occasion and year, but we all looked handsome (for the times!) 😊

1 Jan 1993

MICHAEL KOPACH

21 Apr 1993Rogue River

Heidi Vanderwerff One of my favorite family trips and picture together. White water rafting down the Rogue River. Not sure on the year here.

1994Northfield, IL, United States

Amalfi Tenori-Cohen Proud of his employees, here we are celebrating my citizenship in 1994.

1994CA, United States

Elizabeth Victoria Working with California Reps

1 Jan 1995

MICHAEL KOPACH

1 Jan 1996

MICHAEL KOPACH

1 Jan 1997

MICHAEL KOPACH

27 May 2000Itasca, IL, United States

Elizabeth Victoria Marty and Elizabeth got married.

27 May 2000

Elizabeth Victoria Marty and Elizabeth's wedding

2005Wheeling, IL, United States

Amalfi Tenori-Cohen Work family celebrating my wedding in 2005!

2005

Heidi Vanderwerff family pics, years not exact ☺️

27 Jul 2005

Elizabeth Victoria

29 Sep 2005Záhony, Hungary

Elizabeth Victoria Walking towards the grocery store in Hungary with stepdaughter Vicky in the yellow and niece by marriage Gabriella in red.

2006Washington, WI, United States

Elizabeth Victoria

2006Highland Park, IL, United States

Elizabeth Victoria Marty’s a dad again!

11 Jan 2006

Derek Biedermann CORINNE

2007

Amalfi Tenori-Cohen Marty and Steve in deep conversation at Vicky’s wedding.

2007Gurnee, IL, United States

Elizabeth Victoria

2007

Elizabeth Victoria

11 Jan 2007Gurnee, IL, United States

Elizabeth Victoria At rainforest cafe celebrating Corinne’s first birthday 🥳

8 Jul 2007Waukegan, IL, United States

Elizabeth Victoria At stepdaughter Vicky’s wedding

Sep 2007Green Oaks, IL, United States

Elizabeth Victoria

2008Las Vegas, NV, United States

Elizabeth Victoria That one time Marty, Elizabeth and Corinne went to Vegas!

11 Jan 2008Vernon Hills, IL, United States

Elizabeth Victoria Celebrating Corinne's 2nd birthday at Chuck E Cheese

19 Jan 2008Highland Park, IL, United States

Elizabeth Victoria Meeting grandson Jimmy @ Highland Park Hospital. Marty was just there 2 years and 8 days prior welcoming Corinne!

Jun 2008Evanston, IL, United States

Elizabeth Victoria At stepdaughter Andrea’s high school graduation. Daughter Corinne in arm, Marty, Elizabeth and Andrea

25 Dec 2009Green Oaks, IL, United States

Elizabeth Victoria Christmas dinner 2009 at home.

25 Dec 2009Green Oaks, IL, United States

Elizabeth Victoria Christmas 2009

11 Jan 2010Green Oaks, IL, United States

Elizabeth Victoria

6 Jul 2010Norway

Elizabeth Victoria Norway cruise with Marty's mom (Anita), Elizabeth and Corinne

6 Aug 2011Lake Villa, IL, United States

Elizabeth Victoria Marty, Corinne and Elizabeth

6 Aug 2011Lake Villa, IL, United States

Elizabeth Victoria Family photo at Andrea’s wedding

6 Aug 2011Lake Villa, IL, United States

Elizabeth Victoria Andrea with both of her fathers as they walk her down the isle to give her away.

6 Aug 2011Lake Villa, IL, United States

Elizabeth Victoria With stepdaughter Andrea at her wedding where Marty walked her down the aisle. Beautiful wedding day at the Lehmann mansion.

18 Sep 2011Libertyville, IL, United States

Elizabeth Victoria Celebrating his 55th birthday in style. Big fan of the Chicago White Sox!

1 Dec 2012Kansas City, MO, USA

Georg Neumaier Marty on signing tour. That was our first, and others followed. Balanced, stress-free and a lot of fun. Unforgettable, thank you.

14 Sep 2013Schaumburg, IL, United States

Elizabeth Victoria Celebrating granddaughter Emily’s 3rd birthday, she is just one day prior(9/17) to Marty’s (9/18). ❤️❤️

2014Washington

Heidi Vanderwerff Marty meeting grandchildren Elliott and Nora in DC

2016Sedona

Heidi Vanderwerff family hike at the AZ reunion

12 Apr 2016Sedona, AZ, United States

Heidi Vanderwerff Family reunion

29 Mar 2019Libertyville, IL, United States

Elizabeth Victoria Marty and Corinne meeting 2 day old Jason, Andrea’s son.

25 Dec 2019Osprey, FL, United States

Elizabeth Victoria These are a couple photos Marty took of the kids. Sadly, this was Marty’s very last vacation. He very much enjoyed Florida! Nokomis beach with Erica and Venice beach on Sharky’s pier with Corinne and Jimmy. We had Christmas dinner at Kumo’s (sushi).

2 Oct 2020Vernon Hills, IL, United States

Elizabeth Victoria Took Marty out to breakfast at Buttermilk restaurant in Melody Farms Vernon Hills.

11 Apr 2021Mission Bay, CA

Kari Schendel In my eyes, this picture depicts the true meaning of strength and resilience. Rest in peace Marty and Carolyn, you did a remarkable job ❤️❤️

Heidi V. Thank you :)

Kari S. Truth and hugs 💞