Dick Beyer

Dick Beyer, age 87, of North Platte, passed away at Centennial Park Retirement Village on Saturday, July 20, 2019.

Dick was born March 27, 1932, to Jes and Pearl Beyer in North Platte where he lived all his life. While in high school, Dick ran track and played football for Coach Tolley, their team was the Big 10 Championship Bulldog Team of 1949!

After graduating, Dick went to work for Fairmont Foods and became Plant Manager, which he did until it closed. He then bought Yonts Appliance in 1980 and renamed it Beyer’s Curtis-Mathis. Dick enjoyed having something to do, so after retiring he worked for Knapp Electric until his health declined.

On September 30, 1951, Dick was united in marriage to 'Sis' Hand in North Platte. The couple had four children and lived in the house he built.

Dick was a member of the Moose Lodge and a sports fan who loved watching the Huskers and Broncos. He also had a koi pond in the backyard where he could go and enjoy feeding his fish. Dick loved his family and watching his grandkids play ball. He especially liked people and was kind to everyone, he was always there to help.

He leaves behind his wife, Sis, of North Platte; daughter, Chris Beyer, of North Platte; sons, Jim Beyer, of Beaver Crossing and Mitch (Amy) Beyer and Marty (Julie) Beyer, of North Platte; sister, Sheila Beyer Welch, of Winnsboro, Texas; grandchildren, David (Staci) Turner, Paul Turner, Nathan (Maria) Turner, CJ (Helena) Beyer, Drew Beyer, Jadelyn Beyer and Tristen Beyer; great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Ana, Bethany, Brayden and Eithyn; and a great great-grandson, Brantley; as well as other family.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Jes and Pearl; and brother, Don Beyer.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Pastor Mark Baldwin officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with family greeting friends from 5-7 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are to Paws-itive Partners.