Paul Beer

Paul J. Beer, age 88, a resident of Siren died May 25, 2010 at Burnett Medical Center Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. Paul was born on July 19, 1921 in Le Sueur, Minnesota to Leo and Lillian Beer. Paul served in the United States Army during World War II. He married Stella on July 14, 1945 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Paul like collecting a variety old things. Much of these items were found while attending yard sales and flea markets. He also enjoyed collecting clocks and repairing them. Paul was a lifetime member of the VFW, and a member of both the NRA and the Siren VFW. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Stella on March 17, 1994 and his parents. Paul is survived by his daughter Bonae (Norman) Beer-Johnson; grandchildren Chris, Cathlene, Duane, Jill, and Kirk; great grandchildren DJ, Cera, Jonathan, Noah, Paige, Ellen, Tyler, Brianna, Adam, Kevin, Winter, Alex, Russell, Allene, Leia, Kira, and Nathan; along with foster son, Gary Kottke; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 28, 2010 at 10:30 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Father Michael Tupa as celebrant. Music was provided by Kim Simon. Interment followed at St. John's Cemetery, Webster. Casketbearers were Chris Engquist, Jason Engquist, Cathlene Haass, Ryan Haass, Duane Truehart, and Cathy Jo Truehart. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com