William "Bill" Beeh

William "Bill" Beeh November 7, 1944 – January 11, 2025 William "Bill" Beeh, 80, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025. Born on November 7, 1944, Bill was raised in Kenilworth, NJ by his parents William and Grace Beeh.Affectionately known as "Billy", he was an active member of the Boy Scouts and became a lifelong fan of the New York Yankees.
Bill married his sweetheart, Kathleen, on October 21, 1967. Together they shared 57 years of devoted marriage. Bill served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1971, an experience that deeply shaped his sense of duty and character. Bill enjoyed a long career in finance, to include his role as Regional Finance Director which ultimately relocated the family from New Jersey to Illinois.
After moving to Lake Zurich, Illinois in 1978, you could always find Bill at the softball fields coaching and cheering on his daughters and their friends. He loved vacationing with his family at the beaches in Clearwater, Hilton Head, and Topsail Island. This time that he spent with his family and friends formed some of his happiest memories and strongest lifelong friendships.
Bill is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen; adoring daughters Sharon (Matt), Joanne, and Robyn (Dave); brother, Brian (Barbara); and brother-in-law, Bob (Gordy). He was a proud grandfather to Jack, Derek, Alex, Ryan, Gabby, Grant, Luke, Jake, and Sophia. He was a beloved uncle to his many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Bill's life was a testament to kindness, loyalty, and love.The family requests that donations be made in Bill's memory to JourneyCare Hospice, 405 Lake Zurich Rd, Barrington, IL 60010. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at Beelows Restaurant in Lake Zurich, Illinois.