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BORN
1925
DIED
2007
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Charles Beshaler Obituary
Bud was born Nov. 14, 1925, to Ferdinand and Dora Seaney Beshaler in Kearney. At the age of 18, he was left to assume responsibilities of the family farm, where he continued this passion until the time of his death.
On Feb. 25, 1952, Bud was united in marriage to Ellen "Sue" Moore Gross. From this union, eight children were born: Richard L. (Kim) Beshaler and John F. (Mary Ellen) Beshaler, all of Arnold, Jeanne E. (Frank) Staroski of Omaha, Joan M. Keyser of Denver, Anne M. (John) Siebel of LaPorte, Colo., Mary S. Yarrington of Merna, Elizabeth L. (Anthony) Romano of Kansas City, Mo., and Michael M. Beshaler.
In 1986, the Beshaler family received the Ak-Sar-Ben's Pioneer Farm award for 100 years of continuation of a family farm and a tradition of farming.
Bud was active in the Arnold Rotary club and was a member of the Arnold school board for 12 years. He also served on the Custer County historical society and volunteered his time as a member of the Custer County zoning commission. Bud excelled in athletics, particularly in baseball, basketball and track. In 1943, on a cinder track, he won the state 440-yard dash. His love of baseball continued with his participation in town team leagues and coaching Little League baseball teams. He was an avid hunter, with other interests that included traveling, flying and being with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Sue; his sister, Patty Parks-Nelson from Arnold; his foster sister, Clarabelle Neal of Denver; his children; 29 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Bud was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister and brother; his son, Michael; grandsons Jason Keyser and Ryan Beshaler; and an infant great-grandson.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be given to the Arnold Rialto Theatre, the Arnold Rescue Unit or the Arnold School Foundation.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Arnold with the Rev. Todd Philipsen officiating. Burial will be in the Arnold Cemetery.
Arnold Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Harv and Barb Foran
April 5, 2007
To the Beshaler family
Harv and I have a lot of good memories with Bud. He always had a smile and loved to tease. He will be missed greatly
Alan & Karen (Domandle) Meyerott
April 5, 2007
To you, Sue, and all your family, we send our prayers and sympathy at this time of your loss of Bud. He leaves behind as great legacy in his family and cherished memories. My visits in your home, as we celebrated so many wonderful moments of laughter and Bud always teasing us (me and Nancy), will be great memories. God bless you all in the days ahead.
Paul and Sue Phillips
April 5, 2007
Rick, John and families, So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was "one of the good guys" and will be missed. Our prayers are with all of you and yours at this difficult time.
Lila/Dan Johnson
April 5, 2007
Our sympathy and prayers go to the family.
Ed Anderson
April 5, 2007
Bud What a great guy he was; He will be missed by a lot of people. My sympathy to his family & friends for our loss.
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