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Carl Beall

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Carl Beall

Birth
Death
15 May 2013 (aged 94)
Burial
Rossville, Allamakee County, Iowa, USA Add to Map
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PARENTS;LOUIE BEALL--MINNIE FISH
DAUGHTER;CONNIE

Suggested edit: Here is his obituary in case you'd like to add it to his memorial. Thank you.
Sue

Carl E. Beall, 94, of Waukon, IA, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at his home in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 20th at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon. Burial with military honors will be in Rossville Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Veterans Memorial Hospital, Zion United Church of Christ, or the Waukon VFW.

Carl Edward Beall was born September 26, 1918, in Franklin Township rural Luana, IA on the farm of his parents Louis E. and Minnie (Fish) Beall. Carl was baptized and confirmed at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon, IA. He attended Jefferson country schools #4 and #8. After completing the 8th grade, Carl did farm work for various people and then was drafted into the United States Army, serving in the 113th Calvary during WWII; he saw action in Northern Europe. While stationed at Camp Bowie in Brownwood, TX, Carl married Gladys Ellen Bechtel on December 25, 1942. After the service, he returned home to Waukon, and worked with Herman Electric doing wiring on several REC projects and as a mechanic with Dundee Implement for several winters. Carl then became a salesman for Watkins Products, retiring after 48 years. Carl later worked at MFL schools as a custodian.

He was a lifelong member of Zion UCC and also was a member of the Waukon VFW since 1946. He was a drummer for the Hillbilly Rhythm Boys Band for 12 years. Carl loved traveling with Gladys in their trailer across the US and spending winter in the South. Carl and Gladys loved to dance. They also enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and coffee time with friends.

Carl is survived by his daughter Connie (Boyd) Colby of Hiawatha, IA; grandson Jeff (Susy) Colby of Cedar Rapids, IA; and two great-grandchildren: Caleb and Connor.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Gladys, who died in 2002; and four sisters: Hazel McGinnis, Beulah Haury, and infant twins Marin and Dorothy.
Contributor: Sue (47214540)
PARENTS;LOUIE BEALL--MINNIE FISH
DAUGHTER;CONNIE

Suggested edit: Here is his obituary in case you'd like to add it to his memorial. Thank you.
Sue

Carl E. Beall, 94, of Waukon, IA, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at his home in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 20th at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon. Burial with military honors will be in Rossville Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday at Martin Funeral Home in Waukon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Veterans Memorial Hospital, Zion United Church of Christ, or the Waukon VFW.

Carl Edward Beall was born September 26, 1918, in Franklin Township rural Luana, IA on the farm of his parents Louis E. and Minnie (Fish) Beall. Carl was baptized and confirmed at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon, IA. He attended Jefferson country schools #4 and #8. After completing the 8th grade, Carl did farm work for various people and then was drafted into the United States Army, serving in the 113th Calvary during WWII; he saw action in Northern Europe. While stationed at Camp Bowie in Brownwood, TX, Carl married Gladys Ellen Bechtel on December 25, 1942. After the service, he returned home to Waukon, and worked with Herman Electric doing wiring on several REC projects and as a mechanic with Dundee Implement for several winters. Carl then became a salesman for Watkins Products, retiring after 48 years. Carl later worked at MFL schools as a custodian.

He was a lifelong member of Zion UCC and also was a member of the Waukon VFW since 1946. He was a drummer for the Hillbilly Rhythm Boys Band for 12 years. Carl loved traveling with Gladys in their trailer across the US and spending winter in the South. Carl and Gladys loved to dance. They also enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and coffee time with friends.

Carl is survived by his daughter Connie (Boyd) Colby of Hiawatha, IA; grandson Jeff (Susy) Colby of Cedar Rapids, IA; and two great-grandchildren: Caleb and Connor.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Gladys, who died in 2002; and four sisters: Hazel McGinnis, Beulah Haury, and infant twins Marin and Dorothy.
Contributor: Sue (47214540)


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