James S Beach

James S. Beach, of Hilbert, age 65, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 24, 2005, due to complications of the heart. He was born on September 22, 1939, to the late James E. and Marion (Mader) Beach. On January 8, 1966, Jim married the former Anna M. Bloch. He worked for Keller Structure for 37 devoted years, retiring in 1998. Jim loved to fish, raise chickens, and "play in the dirt." He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he and Anna both were ushers. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Anna, Hilbert; a daughter, Kelly (Andrew) Lamers, Neenah; two sons: Brian J. Beach, Kaukauna, and Brennan P. Beach, Huntington Beach, CA; four brothers: Frank (Fay) Beach, Ken Beach, Don Beach and Kevin (Cathy) Beach; four sisters: Phyllis (Dick) Beimborn, Marilyn Beach, Ellen (Kurt) Mueller and Carla (John) Engelhardt. He is further survived by his wife's family: Richard (Betty) Bloch, John (Judy) Bloch, David Bloch, Rita (Charlie) Linzmeier, Frances Slomska; little special friend, Bailey Bushman, Hilbert; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters-in-law: Sandra and Mary Beach and Bobbi Slomska. James' funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2005, at SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH, Sherwood with Fr. David Zimmerman officiating. Friends will be received on Saturday at the church 8:30 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his name. The Boettcher Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna is assisting the family. 766-2099. He will be truly missed by his family, neighbors and friends. The Post-Crescent Appleton, Wisconsin 26 Aug 2005, Fri • Page 1