Fred W. Beier, 96, a long time farmer and resident of the Kanawha area, died on Monday, February 5, 2007, at Wright Medical Center Hospice Room in Clarion.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 8, at the Kanawha United Methodist Church, with Rev. Cindy Morrison officiating. Interment with military honors was in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.
Fred William, the son of Henry C. and Ida L. (Lenz) Beier, was born on June 18, 1910, on his parents farm in Liberty Township, Hancock County. At an early age his family moved to Beltrami, Minnesota, where he began his education. They later returned to the Kanawha area where Fred resumed his education at Garner.
As a young man Fred followed his lifelong passion for music through the founding of the Freddie Beier Orchestra. Fred played various saxophones, and the group played throughout the region, including a regular schedule at the All Vets Club in Clear Lake.
In October 1942, Fred enlisted in the United States Army and served in various foreign theatres and in Alaska. He was honorably discharged as a Captain in September 1946. Though he was not one to discuss much about his years in the service, Fred was always proud of that time in his life and he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Upon returning to civilian life, Fred was employed for a time at the John Deere dealership in Kanawha. He lived for many years with his sister and her husband on the family farm and eventually took over its operation following his brother-in-law's death. He received great joy in the working of the soil, the rewards of his labor, and the wonders of the outdoors.
Though Fred was never married, he always enjoyed time with the family, especially when they gathered for Sunday afternoons of food, fellowship and a few competitive games of cards.
Following retirement from the farm, Fred resided at the Kanawha Community Apartments. He looked forward to daily meals at the restaurant in Kanawha and spending time with friends. Those who knew Fred's daily routine saw him on his daily walks. He did woodworking from time to time and took an occasional fishing excursion.
Fred became a resident of the Kanawha care facility in June 2006.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Carl and Elmer; and sisters, Mabel Hanson, Esther Haefner, Ethel Cook, Ruth Kalm, Mildred Beier and Novella Budlong.
Fred is survived by his sister, Helen Leiran of Crookston, Minnesota.
©Belmond Independent 2007
Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 8, at the Kanawha United Methodist Church, with Rev. Cindy Morrison officiating. Interment with military honors was in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.
Fred William, the son of Henry C. and Ida L. (Lenz) Beier, was born on June 18, 1910, on his parents farm in Liberty Township, Hancock County. At an early age his family moved to Beltrami, Minnesota, where he began his education. They later returned to the Kanawha area where Fred resumed his education at Garner.
As a young man Fred followed his lifelong passion for music through the founding of the Freddie Beier Orchestra. Fred played various saxophones, and the group played throughout the region, including a regular schedule at the All Vets Club in Clear Lake.
In October 1942, Fred enlisted in the United States Army and served in various foreign theatres and in Alaska. He was honorably discharged as a Captain in September 1946. Though he was not one to discuss much about his years in the service, Fred was always proud of that time in his life and he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Upon returning to civilian life, Fred was employed for a time at the John Deere dealership in Kanawha. He lived for many years with his sister and her husband on the family farm and eventually took over its operation following his brother-in-law's death. He received great joy in the working of the soil, the rewards of his labor, and the wonders of the outdoors.
Though Fred was never married, he always enjoyed time with the family, especially when they gathered for Sunday afternoons of food, fellowship and a few competitive games of cards.
Following retirement from the farm, Fred resided at the Kanawha Community Apartments. He looked forward to daily meals at the restaurant in Kanawha and spending time with friends. Those who knew Fred's daily routine saw him on his daily walks. He did woodworking from time to time and took an occasional fishing excursion.
Fred became a resident of the Kanawha care facility in June 2006.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Carl and Elmer; and sisters, Mabel Hanson, Esther Haefner, Ethel Cook, Ruth Kalm, Mildred Beier and Novella Budlong.
Fred is survived by his sister, Helen Leiran of Crookston, Minnesota.
©Belmond Independent 2007
Fred W. Beier, 96, a long time farmer and resident of the Kanawha area, died on Monday, February 5, 2007, at Wright Medical Center Hospice Room in Clarion.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 8, at the Kanawha United Methodist Church, with Rev. Cindy Morrison officiating. Interment with military honors was in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.
Fred William, the son of Henry C. and Ida L. (Lenz) Beier, was born on June 18, 1910, on his parents farm in Liberty Township, Hancock County. At an early age his family moved to Beltrami, Minnesota, where he began his education. They later returned to the Kanawha area where Fred resumed his education at Garner.
As a young man Fred followed his lifelong passion for music through the founding of the Freddie Beier Orchestra. Fred played various saxophones, and the group played throughout the region, including a regular schedule at the All Vets Club in Clear Lake.
In October 1942, Fred enlisted in the United States Army and served in various foreign theatres and in Alaska. He was honorably discharged as a Captain in September 1946. Though he was not one to discuss much about his years in the service, Fred was always proud of that time in his life and he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Upon returning to civilian life, Fred was employed for a time at the John Deere dealership in Kanawha. He lived for many years with his sister and her husband on the family farm and eventually took over its operation following his brother-in-law's death. He received great joy in the working of the soil, the rewards of his labor, and the wonders of the outdoors.
Though Fred was never married, he always enjoyed time with the family, especially when they gathered for Sunday afternoons of food, fellowship and a few competitive games of cards.
Following retirement from the farm, Fred resided at the Kanawha Community Apartments. He looked forward to daily meals at the restaurant in Kanawha and spending time with friends. Those who knew Fred's daily routine saw him on his daily walks. He did woodworking from time to time and took an occasional fishing excursion.
Fred became a resident of the Kanawha care facility in June 2006.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Carl and Elmer; and sisters, Mabel Hanson, Esther Haefner, Ethel Cook, Ruth Kalm, Mildred Beier and Novella Budlong.
Fred is survived by his sister, Helen Leiran of Crookston, Minnesota.
©Belmond Independent 2007
Funeral services were held on Thursday, February 8, at the Kanawha United Methodist Church, with Rev. Cindy Morrison officiating. Interment with military honors was in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.
Fred William, the son of Henry C. and Ida L. (Lenz) Beier, was born on June 18, 1910, on his parents farm in Liberty Township, Hancock County. At an early age his family moved to Beltrami, Minnesota, where he began his education. They later returned to the Kanawha area where Fred resumed his education at Garner.
As a young man Fred followed his lifelong passion for music through the founding of the Freddie Beier Orchestra. Fred played various saxophones, and the group played throughout the region, including a regular schedule at the All Vets Club in Clear Lake.
In October 1942, Fred enlisted in the United States Army and served in various foreign theatres and in Alaska. He was honorably discharged as a Captain in September 1946. Though he was not one to discuss much about his years in the service, Fred was always proud of that time in his life and he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Upon returning to civilian life, Fred was employed for a time at the John Deere dealership in Kanawha. He lived for many years with his sister and her husband on the family farm and eventually took over its operation following his brother-in-law's death. He received great joy in the working of the soil, the rewards of his labor, and the wonders of the outdoors.
Though Fred was never married, he always enjoyed time with the family, especially when they gathered for Sunday afternoons of food, fellowship and a few competitive games of cards.
Following retirement from the farm, Fred resided at the Kanawha Community Apartments. He looked forward to daily meals at the restaurant in Kanawha and spending time with friends. Those who knew Fred's daily routine saw him on his daily walks. He did woodworking from time to time and took an occasional fishing excursion.
Fred became a resident of the Kanawha care facility in June 2006.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Carl and Elmer; and sisters, Mabel Hanson, Esther Haefner, Ethel Cook, Ruth Kalm, Mildred Beier and Novella Budlong.
Fred is survived by his sister, Helen Leiran of Crookston, Minnesota.
©Belmond Independent 2007
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