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Donald Beineman Obituary
Former Camden County Superintendent of Schools, Donald E. Beineman, 86, died in Haddon Heights, N.J., surrounded by family on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Catherine (Bock); and a daughter Jane.
Dr. Beineman is survived by a son, Jeffrey of Collingswood; daughter, Jill Franceschini (Kevin); and grandsons Tyler and Andrew of Haddon Heights; a sister; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Born in what is now Jim Thorpe, Dr. Beineman earned a bachelor's degree in history at Muhlenberg College, Master of Science in Education and Doctor of Education degrees from the University of Pennsylvania.
He started his career as a social studies teacher in Sussex (N.J.) High School, followed by teaching at Haddon Heights High School where he also served as vice-principal and principal.
He was Dean of Admissions and Dean of Students at Drexel University, Superintendent of Schools in Woodbury and Director of Secondary Education with the New Jersey Department of Education prior to being named as Camden County Superintendent of Schools in 1975 in which position he serviced until his retirement in 1991.
After his retirement he was a consultant in education for a number of school districts in the state. He also served as the Acting County Superintendent of Schools for Gloucester and Cumberland counties for the 2003-04 school year.
His professional services included: Executive Committee of the New Jersey Association of School Administrators, membership in the New Jersey School Boards Association, and the Association of Former County Superintendents.
He served on the Board of Trustees of Camden County College for 16 years and was a charter member of the Board of Trustees of the Camden County College Foundation.
Dr. Beineman also served as a member of the Board of Education of Camden County Technical Schools for 25 years. He volunteered with Reassurance Contact and Interfaith Caregivers of Haddonfield and Haddon Heights.
He is a member of Ascension Lutheran Church in Haddon Heights where he served as Sunday School Superintendent and teacher, church treasurer, and a member of the church council.
Service: A memorial service will be held at Ascension Lutheran Church, 534 Fourth Avenue, Haddon Heights , at 12 p.m. on Feb. 22, 2014. Internment will be private at Sky-View Memorial Park, Hometown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the church at the above address or Interfaith Caregivers, 242 Kings Highway, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. Arrangements by Evoy-Banasz Funeral Home, Haddon Heights.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Beineman
Don Schreiber
February 25, 2014
Dr. Beineman was a trusted advisor and colleague and a great human being. He was a colleague of my father, Dr. Ernest Schreiber, who preceded Dr. Beineman as Camden County Supt of Schools in the 70's. I later had the privilege of working for him and with him in Cumberland County. He was so wise and insightful. Thank you, Don for all that you gave to the world, and for all you taught me.
January 28, 2014
What a wonderful man Dr. Beineman was. He will always be remembered by all of his students and all of the parishioners at Ascension Lutheran Church. It was good to see him at our 50th high school reunion this past year and also saw him at Christmas Eve service at the church. His family are such nice people and his wife Cathy was such a caring person. Now they can be together. Rest in peace, Don. Joan Nehlig
Frank Van Gelder
January 28, 2014
I remember what a fine teacher he was, especially the character and integrity which he passed on to all his students. He will be greatly missed.
January 28, 2014
Our sympathy to family and friends.
Betty & George Martin, Sussex, NJ
Ellen Proctor
January 28, 2014
Dr. Beineman will be missed by many. He was always patient and kind.
Ellen Proctor, Class of 1952 Sussex High
January 28, 2014
The world has lost one of the good guys. God Bless you Don.
Art Merz
January 28, 2014
Thinking of you Jill, Kevin, Tyler and Andrew.
I'm so very sorry for your loss.
January 27, 2014
Dr. Beineman was special in a number of ways. I knew him early in his career. He served as a teacher in our high school. And as an advisor to our class. I'm not sure thatt he was aware that for quite a number of his students he Also served as a role model. His quite manner, his forthrightness, his obvious intelligence, and his decency set a tandard hard to equal and impossible to exceed.
His faithfulness to our class, some sixty two years later, endeared him all the more for he joined us at each reunion.
We all feel we have lost a good friend and know that family members must feel the loss even more because of the kind of life he demonstrated with each breath.
Please accept condolences from the Sussex High School Class of 1952.
Don Morrison, class president
Cheryl land-soreth
January 27, 2014
I've known "Mr. B" (Dr. Beineman) since I was in kindergarten - growing up with Jill and Jeff. Always a kind, encouraging man, devoted to his family - I will always remember the bumpy rides to Short Hills in the bug - RIP Mr. B- you have certainly earned it. Hugs and Prayers to Jeff, Jill and the family.
January 27, 2014
May persevering in prayer comfort you and your family. Romans 12:12. N.S.
Chris Haas
January 27, 2014
I've known Don for the past 13 years as my "pew Buddy" at church. Don always the gentleman and was the only person that could make my daughter Taylor smile that early in the morning. Don has touched my heart in more ways then he knew.I will miss him dearly.Hugs and prayers to Dons family
January 26, 2014
My dad was an amazing man both to his family, friends and colleges alike. I will miss him terribly. Thank you for all of the kind words. It helps us through the rough days. THANK YOU!
Despey Eptamenitis
January 26, 2014
Dr. Beineman was my social studies teacher at Sussex High School. He was
our class advisor and came to all of
our high school class reunions including our 60th class reunion. He was a very caring & special person.
May his memory be eternal.
Claudia Buderman
January 26, 2014
Dr.Beineman was a constant and faithful friend to my father, Howard Phifer. His regular visits when Dad was so sick were a source of comfort to all of us. He often talked about his grandchildren when he visited, and Dad would have me get candybars to send home to them. With sympathy, Claudia Phifer Buderman
Linda Vollmer Cauley-Moore
January 26, 2014
Dr Beineman was one the best teachers during my 4 years at Haddon Heights High School 1954-58! Fair and considerate man! Rest in peace, sir.
Carol (Massey) Lott
January 26, 2014
Dr. Beineman was one of the best teachers and Senate Advisor at HHHS in 1954-55 when I was a senior. He went on to have an outstanding career. I was so proud to say I knew him when. I will always fondly remember you, Dr. Beineman. Rest in Peace.
January 26, 2014
Don Beineman was a scholar and a gentleman. At one point in my career, he was very helpful and got me the credentials that I had earned and needed post haste.Thanks for the help. Rest in peace, Don. Fran Grossman
tom buehler
January 26, 2014
He was a very nice person
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