Edward Charles BEER

BEER, FERGUSON

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:51

Edward C. Beer
17 December 1884 --- 11 May 1927

Ed C. Beer, 42, Eagle Grove, took his life last Wednesday evening. He went to his bedroom after supper Wednesday evening, removed a shoe, placed the barrel of a 12-gauge shotgun against his head and pulled the trigger with his toes. Death must have been instantaneous.

Despondency and brooding over family troubles are the only reasons which can be advanced which caused Mr. Beer to seek to destroy his life. About a year ago Mrs. Beer secured a divorce and since that time her brother, G. Ferguson, and his wife have been making their home at the Beer farm residence. Wednesday evening, they drove to Fort Dodge and returned about 11 o'clock. The lights were on in the house and the smell of smoke was noticeable in the rooms. They immediately searched the house for the cause and found Mr. Beer's body in his bedroom. They called Dr. Christensen, who immediately notified Dr. Walker, county coroner. The coroner pronounced it a clear case of suicide and it was decided no inquest was necessary.

The entire community was shocked and grieved over Mr. Beer's death. He was an honest, straight forward, square dealing man, successful in his farming and stock raising business, a good neighbor, and a good citizen. The sympathy of all is extended the bereaved relatives. The funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the Foil & Wilson funeral parlor and burial was in the Troy cemetery.

Obituary
(By Rev. W. G. Muhleman)

Edward Charles Beer was born December 17, 1884, on the old home place five miles south of Eagle Grove, Iowa in Troy township. He attended school in Eagle Grove and graduated with the class of 1901. He grew to manhood in this vicinity and was united in marriage to Miss Lois Ferguson, also of Troy township. Two children were born to this union, Ione aged 12, and Winifred aged 3.

Mr. Beer died May 11, 1927, at the age of 42 years, 4 months, and 24 days. He leaves his family and two brothers, F. A. Beer of Holmes, and L. E. Beer of Eagle Grove.

Funeral services were conducted by W. G. Muhleman of the Methodist church in the Foil & Wilson funeral parlors on Friday afternoon and interment was made in the Troy cemetery.

The loved ones have the sincere sympathy of the entire community.

EAGLE GROVE EAGLE --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
Thursday, May 19, 1927

Source --- Paul Wilde