Donald E. Beahm, age 86, of Oshkosh, formerly of Omro, died Saturday, December 20, 2014, 3 days before his 66th wedding anniversary. He was born June 25, 1928, in Waupun to the late Earl and Ethel (Loewen) Beahm. Don earned enough high school credits early to be able to join the United States Marine Corps in 1945, and then graduated with his Waupun High School classmates in 1946. On December 23, 1948, he married Louise Peterson. Following his time in the military he went to work as a guard at the Central State Hospital/Waupun Correctional Institution in Waupun. Don and Louise eventually moved to Omro and all the while working at Central State Don also helped his parents run Beahm's Corner Store in Omro, and also owned the Omro Beverage Mart and Lake-Aire Beauty Salon. After retiring from Central State in 1982, Don managed the Winro Supper Club in Omro as well as worked at the Winro Golf Club and Motel. Don enjoyed golfing and truly loved family gatherings. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church, Oshkosh.
Don is survived by his wife of almost 66 years, Louise Beahm, of Oshkosh. Don and Louise are the parents and grandparents of: Linda (Robert) Wink, of South Lyon, Michigan, and children, Jeff (Alison) Wink, Kristi (Tim) Matuszewski, Nicole (Zac) Walls; Jim Beahm, of Seminole, Florida, and children, Amy (James) Gillespie, Michael Beahm; Tom Beahm, who died on August 17, 1994, and children, Jennifer (Andy) Schroeder, Rick Beahm (Maryn); Kathy (Larry) Peck, of Oshkosh, and children, Scott (Ruthann) Peck, Shari (Luke) Sweet; Tracie (Larry) Schmick, of Oshkosh, and children, Kellie Schmick and Kayla Schmick. Also surviving Don are seventeen great-grandchildren, and one on the way; five nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.
Along with his parents and son Tom, Don was also preceded in death by one brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Mary Beahm; and an infant sister, Phyllis Beahm.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Saturday, December 27, 2014, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 830 S. Westhaven Dr. Oshkosh. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, December 27 at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Fr. Doug LeCaptain and Fr. Bill Van De Kreeke officiating. Military honors will follow. Entombment will be in Lake View Mausoleum, Oshkosh.
Louise would like to thank her family for all of their love, help, and support, and the entire family wishes to thank the Bella Vista staff, Oshkosh Fire Dept. Paramedics, Dr. Beeson, and the staff of Quality Home Care for all of the care and assistance they have provided.
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