Jean F. Vietor

Jean F. Vietor, 90, of Bloomington passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Cedarhurst of Bloomington. She was born on June 28, 1933 in Indianapolis, IN; the daughter of Paul Keller and Mary Marguerite (Dougan) Thiery. Jean grew up on a farm in New Castle, IN where she developed a great love of horses. She showed and won many awards with her horses – the favorite being Wee Willie. Her family relocated to Indianapolis where she attended and graduated from Broad Ripple High School. Her first two college years were spent at Lindenwood College in St, Louis, Missouri before she transferred to Indiana University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Art degree in 1955. Following college, she started her art career as a commercial artist, working at Payton Studios in Indianapolis. When she had children, she moved her focus to fine art and enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as a watercolor artist, winning many awards and accolades for her paintings. Although her main medium was watercolor, she did not shy away from working in other mediums such as acrylic, graphite, ink and clay to name a few. Later in her life, she was an advocate for computer generated art and launched discussions on the acceptability of this art form and its place in the fine art community. She joined the Brown County Art Guild in 1979 where she was not only an artist member but also served as President, Secretary/Treasurer and as a member of the Board of Directors. She became very well known for her bird and wildlife paintings and was printed nationally through Frame House Gallery from 1979-1987. She was an active member in many art groups including the American Watercolor Society, Watercolor USA, Indiana Artists Club, Hoosier Salon, Indiana Heritage Arts and Bloomington Watercolor Society. Aside from her art, Jean loved geology, collecting gems, minerals, fossils and seashells. She also enjoyed long walks where she could commune with nature and look at all the plants, wildflowers and animals. She will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew her. Jean is survived by her children, Daniel E. Vietor of Kansas City, MO; Catherine (Robert) Braunlin of Bloomington; two grandsons, Steven R. Braunlin of Bloomington; Ryan J. (Bethany) Braunlin of Abbotsford, BC; one great grandson Kia Pepper. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Marguerite Thiery; one sister, Suzanne Rodgers; and husband, Francis E. “Frank” Vietor. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to The Nature Conservancy and/or The Humane Society. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Allen Funeral Home and Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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Jean F. Vietor

June 28, 1933 - October 26, 2023