BEEBE, Benjamin E. 1936-2020

BEEBE, MILLER, SCHILDMEIER, HOOP, CARSON

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 7/4/2020 at 07:12:40

Biography

Benjamin E. “Ben” Beebe, 83, of Waterloo and formerly Quasqueton, Iowa, died Friday, July 3, 2020, at home with his loving wife by his side.

He was born November 5, 1936, in Independence, the son of Howard and Nona (Miller) Beebe.

Ben served in the United States Army from January 7, 1954 until his honorable discharge on December 5,1955.

He married Karen Schildmeier Hoop on February 6, 1987 in Waterloo.

Ben was employed at John Deere & Co. for over 30 years until his retirement in 1998.

Ben was saved on Father’s Day 1979, he continued to serve his Lord as a faithful member of Lighthouse Baptist Church (formerly Waterloo Baptist Temple), until his passing. He filled many positions at church, serving as treasurer, janitor, bus captain, and Mr. Fix-it for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Beebe of Waterloo; three sons, Scott (Colette) Beebe of West Branch, Daniel Beebe of Waterloo, and Christopher Beebe of Waterloo; two step-daughters, Lisa Kohler of Springfield, MO and Renee Hoop of Waterloo; six grandchildren, Tiffany, Christyn, Dustin, Cory, Cameron, and Alex; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother, Jack Beebe of Phoenix, AZ.

Preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Bonnie Carson; and three brothers, Dick, Russell, and Jim Beebe.

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Services:
am on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 300 Ralston Rd, Waterloo.

Cemetery:
Garden of Memories Cemetery

Memorials:
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Karen Beebe for a future church project

SOURCE: Kearns Funeral Service