Norman Eugene “Gene” Beeson, 85 of Danville passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2017 at his home.
Gene was born on June 18, 1931 in Mount Auburn, Illinois to Jesse and Bessie (Smith) Beeson. Gene married Elaine Rennert on March 9, 1957 in Decatur, Illinois. She survives.
Also surviving are five children, Cindy (Steve) Smith, Susan (David) Barnes, Mary (Howie) Montgerard, Virginia (Derek) Snell and David (Karen) Beeson; five grandchildren and two special nephews. Of his seven siblings, Ilah Besalski survives.
A daughter, Laura, proceeded him in death when she was 11.
Gene graduated from Latham High School in Illinois. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951 and served in Korea. After being discharged from the Army he began his career with the Wabash Railroad, which later became the N & W Railroad. He was a proud member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalman. Gene was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church for 56 years.
Gene was a quiet man, loving husband and father. He was a hard worker and never complained. He enjoyed listening to the radio, reading and watching Fox News. A life-long Cubs fan, he was happy to see them win the World Series. He liked to keep busy and spent a lot of time outdoors on projects and working in the yard. He enjoyed poetry and introduced it to his children when they were young by reading them his favorite poems. He was a good Dad. Gene and Elaine would have celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary in March and his love and appreciation for Elaine grew even stronger over the years.
Gene was born on June 18, 1931 in Mount Auburn, Illinois to Jesse and Bessie (Smith) Beeson. Gene married Elaine Rennert on March 9, 1957 in Decatur, Illinois. She survives.
Also surviving are five children, Cindy (Steve) Smith, Susan (David) Barnes, Mary (Howie) Montgerard, Virginia (Derek) Snell and David (Karen) Beeson; five grandchildren and two special nephews. Of his seven siblings, Ilah Besalski survives.
A daughter, Laura, proceeded him in death when she was 11.
Gene graduated from Latham High School in Illinois. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951 and served in Korea. After being discharged from the Army he began his career with the Wabash Railroad, which later became the N & W Railroad. He was a proud member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalman. Gene was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church for 56 years.
Gene was a quiet man, loving husband and father. He was a hard worker and never complained. He enjoyed listening to the radio, reading and watching Fox News. A life-long Cubs fan, he was happy to see them win the World Series. He liked to keep busy and spent a lot of time outdoors on projects and working in the yard. He enjoyed poetry and introduced it to his children when they were young by reading them his favorite poems. He was a good Dad. Gene and Elaine would have celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary in March and his love and appreciation for Elaine grew even stronger over the years.
Norman Eugene “Gene” Beeson, 85 of Danville passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2017 at his home.
Gene was born on June 18, 1931 in Mount Auburn, Illinois to Jesse and Bessie (Smith) Beeson. Gene married Elaine Rennert on March 9, 1957 in Decatur, Illinois. She survives.
Also surviving are five children, Cindy (Steve) Smith, Susan (David) Barnes, Mary (Howie) Montgerard, Virginia (Derek) Snell and David (Karen) Beeson; five grandchildren and two special nephews. Of his seven siblings, Ilah Besalski survives.
A daughter, Laura, proceeded him in death when she was 11.
Gene graduated from Latham High School in Illinois. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951 and served in Korea. After being discharged from the Army he began his career with the Wabash Railroad, which later became the N & W Railroad. He was a proud member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalman. Gene was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church for 56 years.
Gene was a quiet man, loving husband and father. He was a hard worker and never complained. He enjoyed listening to the radio, reading and watching Fox News. A life-long Cubs fan, he was happy to see them win the World Series. He liked to keep busy and spent a lot of time outdoors on projects and working in the yard. He enjoyed poetry and introduced it to his children when they were young by reading them his favorite poems. He was a good Dad. Gene and Elaine would have celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary in March and his love and appreciation for Elaine grew even stronger over the years.
Gene was born on June 18, 1931 in Mount Auburn, Illinois to Jesse and Bessie (Smith) Beeson. Gene married Elaine Rennert on March 9, 1957 in Decatur, Illinois. She survives.
Also surviving are five children, Cindy (Steve) Smith, Susan (David) Barnes, Mary (Howie) Montgerard, Virginia (Derek) Snell and David (Karen) Beeson; five grandchildren and two special nephews. Of his seven siblings, Ilah Besalski survives.
A daughter, Laura, proceeded him in death when she was 11.
Gene graduated from Latham High School in Illinois. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951 and served in Korea. After being discharged from the Army he began his career with the Wabash Railroad, which later became the N & W Railroad. He was a proud member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalman. Gene was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church for 56 years.
Gene was a quiet man, loving husband and father. He was a hard worker and never complained. He enjoyed listening to the radio, reading and watching Fox News. A life-long Cubs fan, he was happy to see them win the World Series. He liked to keep busy and spent a lot of time outdoors on projects and working in the yard. He enjoyed poetry and introduced it to his children when they were young by reading them his favorite poems. He was a good Dad. Gene and Elaine would have celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary in March and his love and appreciation for Elaine grew even stronger over the years.
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