Roy Edward Beitelschees

1922 - 2014

Roy Edward Beitelschees
Aug. 25, 1922 - Nov. 26, 2014
50 yr. Resident of Moraga
Roy died peacefully at home in the loving care of his wife of 65 years, Alyce, and Hospice of East Bay the morning of Nov. 26. Roy was born in Toledo, Ohio, the first of two boys, to W. Edward Beitelschees and Minnie D.(Goodeman) Beitelschees, and spent his early years there attending local schools. He entered the U.S. Army during The Second World War, studied at Carnegie Tech. in Pittsburgh, PA, and took part in the Army's occupation of Japan.
After the war, Roy returned to Toledo and was employed by Owens-Illinois, Glass Container Division. There he met his wife, Alyce R. Baumgartner, a graphic artist. Roy was an engineer and spent his entire career there, going from designer to division manager.Roy and Alyce had three children: Alan, Eric, and Joan. The family lived in Toledo, transferred to West Virginia, New Jersey, and, finally California, where they settled in Moraga. He retired in 1983.Roy was a member of Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church in Orinda, Acalanes Fellowship Masonic Lodge #480, Lafayette (where he served as Master in 1994), and Oakland Scottish Rite.
Roy was predeceased by his son, Eric. He is survived by his wife, Alyce, son Alan Beitelschees, daughter Joan Gilbert (Stephen), daughter-in-law Rolinda Beitelschees, three grandchildren: Benjamin Gilbert, Molly Gilbert, and Jonathan Beitelschees, and by his brother Alvin J. Beitelschees (Gerry) of Carmel, Indiana.
Roy was a kind, true gentleman and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. At his request, there will be no public services.