Robert E. Beyer

Robert Bob E. Beyer, age 90, of Platteville died Saturday, September 4, 2010 at his daughters home. He was born on June 23, 1920 in rural Platteville, the son of George and Rose (Dean) Beyer. Bob was united in marriage to Helen Lucille VanNatta on August 14, 1940 in Dubuque , Iowa . She preceded him in death on July 8, 1996. Bob married Della Martens on September 27, 1997 in Platteville. She preceded him in death on May 5, 2009.

Bob farmed in rural Platteville for 20 plus years. He also owned and operated Bobs Mobile Home and Refrigeration for many years. In later years, Bob worked at B & B Gas Station for 17 years, retiring in 2007. He loved horses, enjoyed woodworking and making clocks. Bob also liked to restore old cars, including building a replica 1901 Oldsmobile.

Bob is survived by four daughters: Betty (Jerry) Waydick, Arkdale, WI, Nancy (Paul) Bendorf, Platteville, Shirley Smith (special friend, Royce Rogers), Oregon, WI and Sherry (Tom) Paulus, Platteville; 11 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters: Isabelle (Jacob) Kurth, Sheridan, WY and Leta Buss, Rocky Mount, VA; a half-sister, Betty Lou Woodcock, MO; two half-brothers, Frank (Cathy) Beyer, Platteville and Clarence (Donna) Beyer, Lancaster; a sister-in-law, Marian Beyer, Madison; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives, Helen and Della; two sisters, Helen Kurth and Frances Goke and his brother, Herman.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 10, 2010 at the Free Methodist Church in Platteville with Pastor Jeff Suits officiating. Burial was held in Hillside Cemetery , Platteville. Family and friends were welcome from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9 at the Martin Schwartz Funeral Home in Platteville and from 10:00 a.m. until time of service Friday at the church.