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Gene Beckwith Obituary
Gene Roger Beckwith
Nov. 12, 1942 - Sept. 8, 2022
BELLVILLE - Gene Roger Beckwith, age 79, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on November 12, 1942, to Raymond and Edna (Anderson) Beckwith in Wisconsin. Gene married Helen (Fortman) on November 14, 1964, at Mounds Creek Methodist Church in Mazomanie.
Gene worked as a builder for Midland Builders and Veridian Homes, retiring after 32 years.
In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and collecting antique cars and tractors.
Gene is survived by his wife; son, Tony (Barb); seven sisters; four brothers; nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jilaine Desautals; and son, Danny Ray Beckwith.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Memorial Baptist Church, 201 S. Main Street, Verona, WI. Inurnment will take place at Verona Cemetery.
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