Marie Antonia Beymer, daughter of Florenz and Olga (Kronfuss) Bock, was born on September 3, 1926, in Earling, Iowa. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa, and graduated from St. Boniface Catholic School.
On December 31, 1952, Marie was united in marriage to Kenneth Beymer in Des Moines, Iowa. Five children were born to this union: Ronald, Therese, Connie, Mike, and Mary. After Ken was discharged from the military, he and Marie made their home in Atlantic, Iowa.
Marie loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also collected teapots, dolls, and antiques and was a member of Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic. Marie was a very giving person and was always helping others, especially her brothers. She loved to spend time outdoors with her flowers, go shopping, and stop at garage sales.
Fifteen months ago, Marie moved to Flagstaff, Arizona to live with her daughter and granddaughter. It was there that she died on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at Flagstaff Hospital, having attained the age of eighty-two years, nine months, and eight days. She is preceded in death by her parents, her siblings: Tony, Theresa, and Bernard.
She is survived by her husband Ken of Atlantic, Iowa; their children: Ronald Beymer and his wife Shari of Hamlin, Iowa; Therese and her husband Ray Logemann of Flagstaff, Arizona; Connie Beymer of Atlanic; Mike Beymer and his wife Donna of Atlantic; Mary and her husband Clay Gittins of Rockwell City, Iowa; fifteen grandchildren: Jennifer and her husband Steve Hansen; Stephanie and her husband Cory Schultes; Justin Logemann; Richard Beymer; Christel and her husband Jonah Bense; Jason Beymer and his wife April; Veronica and her husband John Baker; Nathan Logemann and his wife Angela; Kelsey Gittins and Sara Milbordt; Nicole Beymer; Misty Rose and her husband Tyler Sease; Hayley Gittins; Kyle Beymer; Ryan Beymer; Corey Beymer; twenty great-grandchildren: Maraya Sisk; Corbin Logemann; Dalton Logemann; Thomas Sisk; Oxford Bense; Heidi Logemann; Ruby Marie Logemann; Madison Beymer; Holden Jensen; J.D. Beymer; Zee Beymer; and Peyton and Rylan Schultes; Parker and Emma Hansen; Drake Baker; Caleb, Brock, Sydney, and Lauryn Beymer; her siblings: Loretta Jans of Harlan, Iowa; Florence Bolte of Omaha, Nebraska; Joe Bock of Westphalia, Iowa; Rose and her husband Rudy Hubli of Bristol, Wisconsin; Bob Bock and his wife Sharon of Palm Springs, California; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Atlantic, Iowa, with Rev. David Smith celebrating the 10:30 AM service. Interment was held at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery in Atlantic, with Tyler Sease, Nathan Logemann, Kyle Beymer, Hayley Gittins, Justin Logemann, and Kelsey Gittins serving as casket bearers.
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