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Sgt. Beminio Obituary
Altoona, Iowa
Anthony "Tony" Beminio, 38, ended his final watch on Wednesday, November 2, 2016.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, November 7, 2016, at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines with burial to follow at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines.
Anthony David Beminio was born November 21, 1977, in Fort Dodge, IA, to Frank and Patricia (Sweeney) Beminio. Tony grew up in Iowa City and attended Iowa City West where he excelled in football and wrestling. Following graduation, Tony continued his education and athletic career which ended at Simpson College earning a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, and later the University of Cincinnati where he earned his Master's of Science Degree.
Tony began his law enforcement career in 2001 when he took the oath to protect and serve with the Indianola Police Department. In 2005, Tony transferred to Des Moines and was currently serving as one of the Des Moines Police Department's finest. He took a leadership role when he achieved the rank of Sergeant. Tony also served in many areas of the department including the Metro S.T.A.R. Team. Tony was a humble man who was honored and dedicated to protect and serve the community. He also spent time as a school resource officer (SRO) at local schools, and was loved and respected by his brothers and sisters in blue.
Tony was also a devoted husband to his wife, Zoe, and wonderful father to his three children, Cameron, Haley, and Maddox. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Iowa Hawkeyes fan, and enjoyed deer hunting and riding his Harley Davidson. Most of all, Tony treasured time spent with Zoe, attending his children's athletic events, and being together as a family.
Tony will be deeply missed by his wife, Zoe Beminio; children: Cameron Beminio, Haley Beminio and Maddox Beminio; his parents, Patricia and Frank Beminio; sister, Krista Beminio; nieces: Jillian Eberly, Katelyn Eberly and nephew Jakoby Carolus. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Geneva and Francis Sweeney and paternal grandparents: Myrtle and Fauncey Beminio.
Condolences and memories of Tony may be shared with his family at www.AnkenyFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Anthony Beminio Memorial Fund at the Des Moines Police Officer's Credit Union.
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Memories and Condolences
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Nia Imani Diarra
October 31, 2019
Forever a hero!!
Dearly MISSED
RANDY KILPATRICK
March 17, 2017
TONY WAS A GREAT GUY I'M HOMELESS AND HE CAME BY ON A TRIP (DISPATCHED) HE FOUND ME AND MY DOGS JACKIE &LACIE LIVING IN OUR VAN HE SAID I'LL BE RIGHT BACK HE CAME BACK LATER WITH ( A LOAF OF BREAD - 2 LARGE ICE WATERS FROM QT AND A PACKAGE OF OSCAR MYERCOLD CUTS AND A 16OZ COKE FOR ME HE WAS THE BEST COP EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nia Walker
November 12, 2016
Our hearts are broken ,but God has spoken!! We can only say AMEN!
November 8, 2016
Sorry for your loss. RIP Anthony Beminio
November 8, 2016
RIP SGT Beminio
Alex Marske
November 8, 2016
We did not know Sgt Beminio but want to express our deepest gratitude for his service to our community and our sincerest condolences for your loss. Please know you are prayed for daily, especially Zoe and your three children. We pray God stays close with comfort and strength. We are so very sorry for this tragic loss.
Alex and Gail Marske of Clive, Iowa.
Janet Sherman
November 8, 2016
To the family of Anthony TONY Beminio, my family and I are so very sorry for your loss and we are praying for you all. Remember that he is and always will be with you each and everyday. May God be witj you.
To the Police Family of Sgt. Anthony Tony Beminio our hearts go out to all of you. PLEASE be SAFE and know just because he's gone physically he will be with all of the you spiritually and protecting you at all times May God be with all of you and we are so sorry for your loss. MAY GOD BE WITH AND PROTECT EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU.
Barb Levich
November 7, 2016
So sorry on your loss we r over here I Sioux City Ia. We have 3 grand children in Urbandsle and 3 in Desmoines ia. Yr father and husband kept them safe. He had a purpose because my grand children today realized how important yr dad and husband were and were very touched at t tribute of t flag over Jordan creek parkway ...my daughter Iin urbandsle wasdeeply touched as well
November 7, 2016
We did not know Sgt Beminio or his family but we are saddened by his sudden and senseless death. We pray for his family to find peace. Dave and Sandi Wurster, Polk City, IA
Jeff Taylor
November 7, 2016
Our most sincerest condolences to Sgt Beninio's family, friends and members of the Des Moines Police Department. May you all somehow find peace and know that each and everyone of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jeff Taylor and family Woodward, Iowa
Bobbie Martin
November 7, 2016
To the Family I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. He was a hero and will be greatly missed by the community, his fellow officers and family. Thank you Tony for protecting us.
Paul & Connie Major
November 7, 2016
Are thoughts and prayers go out to the family and and all the other special officers and friends of SGT. Anthony "Tony" Beminio. May God bless each and every one of you.
Marilyn Martens
November 7, 2016
Just wanted the family to know how sorry I am for your loss. I did not personally know Sgt Anthony but appreciated his service. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
November 7, 2016
I have never meet Sgt. Beminio but needed to express my sympathy for your loss. He put his life on the line every day to protect and serve our community and want to thank his family for sharing him with us. May God comfort you at this difficult time. RIP Sgt. Beminio.
Sara Brummel
November 6, 2016
A week ago we were trick or treating at your house with our little Tinkerbelle. We are so deeply saddened by this tragic loss of a great public servant, father, husband, and neighbor. Our hearts are with you.
Jeffrey Luce
November 6, 2016
May God Take Away All The Families Pain And Sorrows. WE are Praying, Too, That You Will Be Filled With His Mighty, Glorious Strength So That You Can Keep Ghttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010259531746oing...Always Full Of The Joy Of The Lord.. Colossians 1:11. Jeffrey Luce And Cindy LaVia.
November 6, 2016
Patty and Frank,
As I was just reading Tony obit, I just realized he was your son. I'm so sorry for your loss and wish I had put this together sooner.
I will be sending you a card.
It certainly brings back memories of Dick's funeral in Webster City, you all were there and in uniform.
I remarried 27 years ago and am living in Ankeny now.
Prayers and Blessings to both of you and families.
Sending my Love,
Nancy Eppard Pilcher
kathy lamb
November 6, 2016
to the family of SGT.ANTHONY TONY BEMINIO and to the Des Moines Police Department so sorry for your loss my prayers are with everyone
kathy lamb
November 6, 2016
my prayers are with SGT. ANTHONY TONY BEMINIO as well the Des Moines police Department so sorry for your loss my prayers are with tony family so sorry the way he did no sense to it
Janie Brinker
November 6, 2016
Thank you for your service Sgt Beminio ....you were taken much too early. My sincere sympathy to your family, fellow officers and friend. May you watch over them from above.
J Williams
November 6, 2016
We back the blue....RIP
mari and chris mansker
November 6, 2016
He was a hero in some peoples eyes and still is to his three children and wife zoe
SHIRLEY DEBUSE
November 6, 2016
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. THANKS FOR YOU MANY YEARS OF SERVICE.
Linda Bacon
November 6, 2016
Thank you for your service, Sargeant. May you rest in peace. My prayers are with your family.
Kerri Habick
November 6, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's love comfort you all at this time of loss and may all the memories bring a smile back to you. Thank you for your protection and service Sgt. Beminio. May you rest in peace in the love of God's arms.
Vcikey Durham
November 6, 2016
May God wrap his arms around you and keep you always with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family's. God Bless you always!
Vickey and Scott Durham
Fort Des Moines Neighborhood Association
November 6, 2016
God bless you Sir and thank you for all you did for us!!
debbie hall
November 6, 2016
I would like to thank you sir for pertecting our community may you rest in peace and god bless your family
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