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Donald E. Beal

April 28, 1932 - November 17, 2021
Visitation
Immanuel Lutheran Church-Reeseville
210 Lincoln Ave.
Reeseville, WI 53579
Wednesday 11/24, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Reeseville Community Center
406 N. Main Street
Reeseville, WI 53579
Tuesday 11/23, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Service
Immanuel Lutheran Church-Reeseville
210 Lincoln Ave.
Reeseville, WI 53579
Wednesday 11/24, 11:00 am
Reeseville Cemetery
Main St.
Reeseville, WI 53579
920-927-5477 |
Wednesday 11/24, 11:45 am

Donald E. Beal, age 89, of Reeseville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. The visitation will be at the Reeseville Community Center on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. There will also be a visitation at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Reeseville on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Donald Steinberg will be officiating and burial will be at Reeseville Cemetery. Donald Earl was born on April 28, 1932 to Gilbert and Erna (Turck) Beal in the Town of Elba, Dodge County, Wisconsin. On September 17, 1955, he was united in marriage with Joan Huebner at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He worked at Aunt Nellies in Clyman, retiring in 1994. Don lived in Reeseville his entire life and was actively involved in the community. He was a life-long member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where he served as an elder. Don joined the Reeseville Fire Department in 1957 and retired in 2014 after almost 58 years. While with the fire department, Don wore many hats that included; Lieutenant for 15 years, Captain for 12 years and Fire Chief for 18 years. Don also worked for the Village of Reeseville in various capacities. He cared a great deal for the Reeseville community and he will be missed by many. Left to cherish Donald’s memory are his wife, Joan of Reeseville; daughters, Barbara (Rick) Dorn and Bonnie (Bill) Radtke, all of Munford, TN; son, David Beal of Juneau; grandchildren, Robert (Heather) Dorn, Tonya (Clayton) Roberts, Justin Beal (Becky Billington), Alyssa Radtke, Thomas Beal and Dakota Beal; great grandchildren, Dylan and Isabella, Chloe, Sage, Sawyer and Willa, Drake, Alexis, Bailey, and Callie; brothers, Allen, Roger, Gerald (Lorraine) and Kenneth (Linda); many nieces and nephews; other relatives and so many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Dale; grandson, Andrew Radtke; and brother, Merlin. Memorials may be made in Donald E. Beal’s name to Immanuel Lutheran Church or to the Reeseville Fire Department.

Visitation
Immanuel Lutheran Church-Reeseville
210 Lincoln Ave.
Reeseville, WI 53579
Map
Wednesday 11/24, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Reeseville Community Center
406 N. Main Street
Reeseville, WI 53579
Map
Tuesday 11/23, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Service
Immanuel Lutheran Church-Reeseville
210 Lincoln Ave.
Reeseville, WI 53579
Map
Wednesday 11/24, 11:00 am
Reeseville Cemetery
Main St.
Reeseville, WI 53579
920-927-5477 | Map
Wednesday 11/24, 11:45 am

Donald E. Beal, age 89, of Reeseville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam. The visitation will be at the Reeseville Community Center on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. There will also be a visitation at Immanuel Lutheran ChurchContinue Reading

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Ron & Mary Ellen Gernetzke left a message on November 23, 2021:

Our sympathy to the Beal Family.

Jackie Straseske(nee Netzer) left a message on November 23, 2021:

Dave and family, So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. The memories you created with Don in life will wipe away the sorrow, replacing it with fond memories. God Bless you.

Todd & Joan Syens left a message on November 20, 2021:

Our sympathy to your family. We always enjoyed our times at the Fire Chief's conventions with you.

Kathy Smith left a message on November 19, 2021:

I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace for you and your family. Remember- it is not goodbye, but I will see you later as we will be back together when our Lord calls us home. Much love to you all.

Jeannette Eauslin left a message on November 19, 2021:

So sorry for your loss, Don was a wonderful man who served the community well and he will be missed greatly.

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CHERYL GOODRICH left a message on November 19, 2021:

Our heartfelt sympathies to the Beal family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. From Henry Fehling and Cheryl Fehling-Goodrich

Koepsell Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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