Robert Earl Beem

Beem Robert Earl Beem, 96, of Delaware, passed away Friday evening, May 9, 2014 at Willowbrook at Delaware Run. He was born November 1, 1917 in Belle Center, Ohio to the late William Earl Beem and Blanche (Jones) Beem. Robert graduated from Kenton High School in 1935 and later served his country as a member of the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of the William Street United Methodist Church in Delaware and a 72 year member of the Sparrow Masonic Lodge #400 in Sunbury earning his 32nd degree. He also was a member of the Aladdin Shrine Temple. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and reading and playing the stock market. Left to cherish his memory is daughters, Carol (James) Wilson of Delaware and Linda Kluge of Macon, Georgia; son, Randy (Susan) Beem of Delaware; step son, Douglas (Shirley) Beem of Xenia; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Marjorie Ellen (Poole) Beem on October 23, 2010 and a sister Betty Spence. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 16 from 4-6 p.m. at the SNYDER RODMAN FUNERAL CENTER, 1510 W. William Street at Valleyside Drive, Delaware and where Celebration of Life Services will follow at 6 p.m. with Rev. Julie Carmean officiating. Contributions in Robert's memory may be made to Heartland Hospice of Marion; envelopes available at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family and memories may be shared by visiting www.snyderfuneralhomes.com