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Robert Beilke Obituary
Aberdeen - Mass of Christian Burial for Robert A. Beilke, 73, of Aberdeen will be 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Aberdeen. Fr. Joseph Holzhauser will be officiating.
Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery with military honors by the Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post No. 24 of Aberdeen. Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements.
Liturgical Wake service and Rosary was 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary.
Visitation was 2-5 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary and one hour prior to the service Friday at the church.
Robert passed away Monday, Oct. 15, 2007, Avera St. Luke's Hospital.
Robert A. Beilke was born June 22, 1934, near Wetonka, S.D., in McPherson County where he was raised, attended country schools and graduated from Leola High School in 1952. Robert entered the U.S. Navy in December 1952, and served aboard the USS Valley Forge Aircraft Carrier.
While in the Navy, Robert married Clara Lynn Hauck on Jan. 10, 1955, at St. Mary's Church in Aberdeen. Robert received his honorable discharge in December 1960 and returned to Aberdeen. Robert was employed with the Aberdeen Police Department for 10 years. In 1966, Robert started working for the U.S. Postal Service, where he was employed for many years. Robert retired from the Postal Service in 1992, and has continued to make Aberdeen his home.
Robert was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the American Postal Service Union where he served as President for two years, was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, the Moose Lodge, NRA, Ducks Unlimited and the Brown County Sportsman Club.
Robert loved the outdoors and was a very avid hunter and fisherman.
Surviving Robert are his wife, Clara Lynn Beilke of Aberdeen; five children: Cindy (Gary) Olson of Aberdeen, Mark (Laurie) Beilke of St. Louis Park, Minn., Brian (Jackie) Beilke of Sioux Falls, S.D., Greg Beilke of St. Louis Park, Minn., and Angie (Steve) Cole of Dickinson, N.D.; 10 grandchildren: Becky Olson, Matthew Olson, Ava Beilke, Brett Beilke, Jessica Beilke, Adam Beilke, Grant Beilke, Kaija Beilke, Chance Cole and Connor Cole; and four great-grandchildren.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Larry, Steve and Tom; and one infant son, Christopher.
Pallbearers will be Justin Simon, Luke Schaunaman, Don Dix, Rich Dix, Kevin Dix, Ryan Dix, Logan Fontenelle and Luke Fontenelle.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Beilke, Rick Beilke, Brad Beilke, Blane Beilke and Gary Beilke.
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Commander Paul Jacob, US NAVY
October 19, 2007
Greg and Family -
Your father was a great inspiration for so many. I was on leave a couple of years ago and hunted with him at Sand Lake. It was great to share that moment with your father. I will never forget the huge Canadian goose we dropped that day. I remember sharing a story about You, I and Jay Descamps. He laughed and laughed and said "yep, that sounds like Greg". Jay and I are overhere supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom - when we return, we will raise a toast in honor of a fallen shipmate - your father.
My prayers and thoughts are extended to you and your family.
leroy ganser
October 18, 2007
sorry to hear the news. i was a class mate and roomate of bob. class of 52 leola high
Karla (Kroll) Uecker
October 18, 2007
Dear Cindy & Family,
I am so sorry to read about the loss of your father. The people in our Class of 1974 seem to be losing our parents at a rapid rate these days. My deepest sympathies to you, your mom and to your entire family.
Sheila Fuhrmann - Kieso
October 18, 2007
Angie & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
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October 18, 2007
Cindy and Gary,
You have our deepest sympathy.
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