Harvey Beenken

Harvey Beenken, 95, of Grundy Center, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Creekside in Grundy Center, surrounded by his family under the care of St. Croix Hospice. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Grundy Center. All are welcome to join or may choose to remain at the church to begin the luncheon.

Harvey was born on February 20, 1930 to Luitjen L. Beenken and Mildred Helen (Sink) Beenken at home near Stout, IA. He was one of fourteen children and was raised on the family farm near Holland, IA. On June 4th, 1954 he married his sweetheart, Jeanette Jungling. They both became members of Bethany Presbyterian Church and took their faith very seriously.

Harvey’s passion was farming and they both did so as a team until they retired and moved into Grundy Center. However, retirement didn’t suit him, as he continued to enjoy working outdoors and taking daily trips into Cedar Falls.

Harvey loved spending time with his family. He loved attending his granddaughter’s volleyball games and track meets and later got to enjoy his two great-grandchildren especially having them drive him around in the golf cart.

Harvey is survived by his wife of 71 years, Jeanette; daughter and son-in-law Sharon and Roger Martin of Dike, IA; granddaughter Teresa (Jamie) Bradley of Marion, IA; great-grandchildren Kaden and Keira Bradley; one sister, Clara Hinders and many nieces and nephews.Harvey is preceded in death by his parents, Luitjen and Mildred Beenken; infant son Timmy; four brothers, Lutjen, Charles Wilbur, Edward, and Alfred; and eight sisters Katharina Ridder, Mariam Bohlen, Lena Anderson, Leta Gerloff, Mildred Katzer, Pearl Hartgrave, Anna Mae Clemmons and Lavina Martin.