Obit: Beyer, Walter William August #2 (1918 - 2011)

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Surnames: Beyer, Meihak, Tews, Jake, Hagedorn, Zschernitz, Krehmeyer, Knoop, Schecklman, Fure, Biesterveld, Trunkel, Biebert

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI.) April 20, 2011

Beyer, Walter William August (11 March 1918 - 13 April 2011) With flag

Walter William August Beyer, 93, of Neillsville peacefully entered eternal life at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2011, in the Palliative Care Unit of St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield.

Walter was born March 11, 1918, at home in Neillsville.  He was the eldest child of Richard and Hattie (Meihak) Beyer. God brought Walter into his kingdom through Holy Baptism April 7, 1918. Walter was confirmed into the Lutheran faith June 12, 1932.  He graduated from Neillsville High School in 1936.  After graduation Walter worked at various jobs in the surrounding area, including working at the O. W. Trindall Feed Mill.  He was drafted into the United States Army Jan. 18, 1943, and served in the European Theatre during World War II.  He was honorably discharged as a Corporal Feb. 5, 1946.  After his military career Walter was deputy County Clerk.  He married Edna E. Tews May 4, 1946.  They then bought the IGA store in Neillsville and managed it a few years. Walter then started working for the City of Neillsville.  He became the superintendent of the water and sewage department until his retirement in 1984.  Walter spent the last one and a-half years living at the Neillsville Retirement Community.  He was so grateful for the wonderful caring people there; it made his stay feel like he was at home.

Walter’s first wife, Edna, passed away Sept. 20, 1961.  He married Blanche Jake Sept. 11, 1971.  She died April 7, 2010.

He was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Neillsville and held various offices throughout his life.  He was also a member of the Haugen-Richmond American Legion Post #73 in Neillsville, where he held the office of adjutant for many years.

He is survived by four children, Gordon R. "Zeb" Beyer of Neillsville, Nancy (John) Hagedorn of Neillsville, Karen (Alan) Zschernitz of Marshfield and Gary Beyer of Neillsville; siblings, Harold Beyer and Alice Tews of Neillsville and Robert (Pauline) Beyer of Shawano; grandchildren, Todd R. (Kristi) Krehmeyer, Bryan J. (Kristi) Krehmeyer, Lacy (Jeremy) Knoop, Scott Beyer and Riley Beyer; great-grandchildren, Lauren,  Michael, Taylor, Haley and Grayson; step-children, Jackie (Jim) Schecklman and Diane "Penny" Jake; step-grandchildren, Kelly Fure, James (Tammy) Schecklman Jr., Cindy Schecklman, Dana (Matt) Biesterveld and Michael Jake; and step-great-grandchildren, Dusty, Sean, Molly, Marnie, Jake, Maxwell, Luke, Steve and Alex.

He was preceded in death by his wives; his parents; a brother-in-law, Edgar Tews; sisters-in-law, Helen Beyer and Florence Beyer; and step-son, Steve Jake.

Walter was a peace loving, strong and gentle man.  He had a strong Christian faith and love of family.   He especially loved family get-togethers.  He had a warm sense of humor and will be sorely missed.

Funeral services for Walter were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16, 2011, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Neillsville, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Timothy Biebert officiated.  Music was provided by Judy Trunkel, organist.  Interment was in the Neillsville City Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Neillsville Veterans Council.

Casketbearers were: Todd Krehmeyer, Bryan Krehmeyer, Scott Beyer, Riley Beyer, Robert Beyer Jr. and Scott Tews.

Memorials may be directed to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Online condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.

The Gesche Funeral Home assisted Walter’s family with funeral arrangements.