Gerald Estes Beyers

Gerald Estes Beyers, 94, of Bloomington passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at the Garden Villa of Bloomington. He was born September 1, 1925 in Monroe County, Indiana. He was the son of the late Roscoe Stanley and Maude (Wright) Beyers. He was a 1942 graduate of Bloomington High School. Gerald was a US Navy Veteran Lt. (JG) in LST 127 where he served, but on D-Day, the Normandy landing, he was on a different LST maned an anti-aircraft gun. He participated in that amphibious landing on the well defended French beach. His was in active service from 1943 to 1946 serving during WWII. He Gerald married Wilma Kathleen “Katie” McDonald on August 31, 1946 by John Chambers in Harrodsburg, Indiana, they were married 74 years. Gerald was a retired meter reader at Public Service, and then he worked at Lowe’s and Walmart and he retired from there at the age of 92. He was a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church, a life member of the Bloomington America Legion Post #18, Masonic Lodge # 411 of Solsberry. His accomplishments include Grand Master of the Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Indiana, Master Mason of Solsberry Lodge #411 and Past Secretary, Grand Master Trophy I.O.O.F., Major in the Patriarchs Militant of Indiana, Past Worthy Patron of The Order of Eastern Star, Certificate of Appreciation from the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. And he enjoyed people, working with his hands, and fishing. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him. Gerald is survived by his wife, Wilma Kathleen “Katie” Beyers; a son, John Beyer; two daughters, Jewell (Leland) Arthur and Geraldine (James) Timperman; six grandchildren, Sherri (Jeff) Murrell, Brian (Kelli) Arthur, Katie Timperman, Nicholas Timperman, Mikel P. Beyers, David Beyers; thirteen great grandchildren, Katelyn Murrell, Hunter Murrell, Jaxson Arthur, Logan Arthur, Callie Beyers, Mikel D. Beyers, Myah Ault, Brayden Ault, Blake Anderson, Rebekah Beyers, Nathaniel Beyers, Mikel B. Beyers, Jaxson Munger; and a daughter-in-law Donna Beyers and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Mikel G. Beyers Jr., two brothers Ulsie Lee Beyers and Ameil O. Beyers; and two sisters Althea B Beyers Peterson and Phellus Evelyn Beyers McNeely; two great grandchildren Heath Arthur and Payton Munger; and a stillborn son. A funeral service will be held at a later date. A private burial was held at Clover Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg. The honorary pall bearers are Jeff Murrell, Nick Timperman, James Timperman, Brian Arthur, David Beyers, Leland Arthur, John Beyers, Katie Timperman and Mikel Paul Beyers. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Monroe County United Ministries. Allen Funeral Home and Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, photos, and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com.

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Gerald Estes Beyers

September 1, 1925 - March 23, 2020