This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MichaelPetrie75 Surnames: Dax, Petri, Petrie, Beyer, Wagner Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.fonddulac/4031/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Gertrude, daughter of Anton and Margaret Dax Petri Mrs. Gertrude Beyer Mrs. Gertrude Beyer, nee Petre, the venerable mother of Rev. J.F. Beyer, passed to her reward on Monday, July 12, 1915, at St. Michaels, having been ill with a complication of diseases for ten weeks. Mrs. Beyer was born in Germany on Sept. 18, 1842, and came to America in 1850. In 1865 she married Thomas Beyer, and they settled at Mt. Calvary, Fond du Lac county. There Mr. Beyer died in 1904. Since the death of her husband Mrs. Beyer made her home with her son, the Rev. Beyer, the last four years of her life being spent at St. Michaels. Deceased was the mother of six children, three of whom survive her, namely: Rev. Beyer, Anton Beyer of Milwaukee, and Peter Beyer, residing on the homestead at Mt. Calvary. Funeral services were held in St. Michael's church on Wednesday at 10 o'clock, solemn requiem mass being read for the repose of her soul. After these services the remains were taken to Mt. Calvary, and there on Thursday funeral services will be held in Holy Cross church, after which interment will be made in Holy Cross cemetery. West Bend News, Wednesday July 14, 1915, p. 1 Mt. Calvary Mrs. Thomas Beyer, a pioneer resident of the early sixties, died near Milwaukee where she lived with her son, the Rev. Father Beyer. She was buried at Mt. Calvary today. Fond du Lac Daily Reporter, Thursday July 15, 1915, p. 6 MOTHER OF REV. BEYER DEAD Had Been Ill Ten Weeks - Interment at Mt. Calvary on Thursday Mrs. Gertrude Beyer, nee Petre, the venerable mother of Rev. J.F. Beyer, passed to her reward on Monday, July 12, 1915, at St. Michaels, having been ill with a complication of diseases for ten weeks. Mrs. Beyer was born in Germany on Sept. 18, 1842, and came to America in 1850. In 1865 she married Thomas Beyer, and they settled at Mt. Calvary, Fond du Lac county. There Mr. Beyer died in 1904. Since the death of her husband Mrs. Beyer made her home with her son, the Rev. Beyer, the last four years of her life being spent at St. Michaels. Deceased was the mother of six children, three of whom survive her, namely: Rev. Beyer, Anton Beyer of Milwaukee, and Peter Beyer, residing on the homestead at Mt. Calvary. Mrs. Beyer was truly a noble woman, a good wife and mother, and a true christian. Her life was well spent, in noble acts and the kindest of deeds, and her memory will be cherished long by those who had the good fortune of having become acquainted with her. Mrs. B! eyer died at 5 o'clock in the morning. Just with the awakening life of a new day she went to sleep like a tired child. It was just as the birds caroled the coming of the morning and just as the rosy fingers of the orb of day tinted the eastern sky with a sheen of glory - surely a most fitting time for a pure spirit to take its flight heavenward. She lived a long and useful life, and was honored, trusted and loved by all who knew her, and her many friends extremely regret her death. Her funeral services were held in St. Michael's church on Wednesday at 10 o'clock, solemn requiem mass being read for the repose of her soul. After these services the remains were taken to Mt. Calvary, and there on Thursday funeral services were held in Holy Cross church, after which interment was made in Holy Cross cemetery. To the bereaved sons we extend our heartfelt sympathy. The following priests took part in the funeral services: Rev. Ruhmann of Barton, as celebrant; Rev. Stupfel of West Bend, as deacon; Rev. Vogt of Kewaskum, as sub-deacon; Rev. Velte of Lost Lake as master of ceremonies. Other priests present were Rev. Muenzer of Beaver Dam, Rev. Rodenkirch of Milwaukee, and Rev. Bruecker of Schleisingerville. West Bend Pilot, Friday July 16, 1915, p. 1 Gertrude Beyer Mrs. Gertrude Beyer passed away at the home of her son Rev. J. Beyer of St. Michaels Monday morning, July 12. Death being due to dropsy. Mrs. Beyer was born in Germany September 17, 1842 and immigrated to America ini 1850. She married Thomas Beyer and together they settled at Mt. Calvary. Their union was blessed with six children, four sons and two daughters of whom three sons survive, namely: Rev. J.F. Beyer of St. Michaels, Anton of Milwaukee and Peter on the homestead at Mt. Calvary. Her husband preceded her in death eleven years ago. Mrs. Beyer was a devoted christian, a kind and loving mother, a friendly neighbor and kind and hospitable to all her acquaintances. Funeral services were held at St. Michaels Wednesday, July 14 at 10 o'clock a.m. after which the remains were taken to Mt. Calvary where services were held and interment made in Mt. Calvary cemetery the following day, Thursday. To the bereaved relatives we extend our deep heart felt sympathy. Rev. Ruhman of Barton, Rev. Stuphel of West Bend, Rev. Sippel and Rev. Rodenkirch of Milwaukee, Rev. Muenzer of Beaver Dam,. Rev. Kelte of Randolph, Rev. Bruecker of Schlesingerville and Rev. Vogt of Kewaskum conducted the Holy services at St. Michaels. Those from abroad who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Nitz, Mrs. M. Kraeme, and Mrs. F. Green of Randolph. Kewaskum Statesman, Saturday July 17, 1915, p. 1 PIONEER BURIED AT MT. CALVARY Death Claims Mrs. Gertrude Beyer at St. Michael's RESIDENT FOR MANY YEARS Seven Priests Officiate at Burial Services at St. Michael's Church. Mrs. Gertrude Beyer passed away at the home of her son Rev. J. Beyer of St. Michaels Monday morning, July 12. Death being due to dropsy. Mrs. Beyer was born in Germany September 17, 1842 and immigrated to America ini 1850. She married Thomas Beyer and together they settled at Mt. Calvary. Their union was blessed with six children, four sons and two daughters of whom three sons survive, namely: Rev. J.F. Beyer of St. Michaels, Anton of Milwaukee and Peter on the homestead at Mt. Calvary. Her husband preceded her in death eleven years ago. Mrs. Beyer was a devoted christian, a kind and loving mother, a friendly neighbor and kind and hospitable to all her acquaintances. Funeral services were held at St. Michaels Wednesday, July 14 at 10 o'clock a.m. after which the remains were taken to Mt. Calvary where services were held and interment made in Mt. Calvary cemetery the following day, Thursday. Rev. Ruhman of Barton, Rev. Stuphel of West Bend, Rev. Sippel and Rev. Rodenkirch of Milwaukee, Rev. Muenzer of Beaver Dam,. Rev. Kelte of Randolph, Rev. Bruecker of Schlesingerville and Rev. Vogt of Kewaskum conducted the holy services at St. Michaels. Those who attended the funeral from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Nitz, Mrs. M. Kraeme, and Mrs. F. Green of Randolph. Fond du Lac Daily Commonwealth, Saturday July 17, 1915, p. 5 St. Michaels Several members of the local Catholic church followed the remains of Mrs. Beyer to Mt. Calvary on Wednesday of last week. West Bend News, July 21, 1917 Thomas Beyer, husband of Gertrude Petri CALVARY Mr. Thomas Beyer, died Tuesday after a long illness, aged 83 years. The funeral was Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Fond du Lac Daily Reporter, Friday July 8, 1904 At the advanced age of 83 and a half years Thomas Beyer died last Tuesday in Mt. Calvary, Fond du Lac County and was buried on Friday morning. Dodge County Pioneer, July 15, 1904 Anton Beyer, son of Gertrude Petrie Anthony Beyer Anthony Beyer, 72, brother of the Rev. Joseph Beyer who was for many years pastor of the St. Michaels church, passed away at 10 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at this home, 2431 North 35th street, Milwaukee, after a brief illness of a month. Funeral services were held Monday morning from St. Ann's church, Milwaukee with burial in that city. Deceased is survived by his widow, the former Rose Wagner of Mt. Calvary, seven sons and daughters, Joseph and Eugene of Milwaukee, Ervin of Madison, Sr. Claire of Chicago, and Mrs. Michael Hohner and Adell and Charles of Milwaukee; seven grandchildren, two brothers, the Rev. Fr. Beyer and Peter Beyer of Mt. Calvary and two brothers-in-law, Nicholas Wagner of Calvary and Jacob Wagner of Fond du Lac. West Bend News, Thursday June 1, 1939, p. 4 Peter Beyer, son of Gertrude Petri COUNTY NATIVE EXPIRES AT 85; SERVICE IS SET Peter Beyer Dies at Home after Extended Illness; Retired Farmer Peter Beyer, 85, a retired farmer, died at 11:25 p.m. Saturday at his home, 183 Ledgeview avenue, after a long illness. Native of Mt. Calvary, he was born Nov. 8, 1873, the son of Thomas and Gertrude Petrie Beyer, and was married there June 20, 1905, to Gertrude Wagner. They farmed in the area until 1950, when they retired and moved to this city. Mr. Beyer was a member of St. Mary's church and belonged to St. Anthony and Holy Name societies of Holy Cross church, Mt. Calvary. Surviving are the widow; five sons and two daughters, Albert, Anthony and Edwin, Mt. Calvary, Louis and Frank, Milwaukee, Hildegarde, Milwaukee and Marion, city; 11 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, two brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at the Zacherl Funeral home. Services will be there Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's church. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery, Mt. Calvary. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Monday August 4, 1958, p. 26 Peter Beyer Funeral services for Peter Beyer, who died Saturday, were today at 8:30 a.m. at the Zacherl Funeral home and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's church, with burial in Holy Cross cemetery, Mt. Calvary. A solemn requiem mass was celebrated by the Rev. Edward V. Theisen, assisted by the Rev. Roland Dusik, O.F.M.Cap., Mt. Calvary, as deacon, and the Rev. Louis Biersack, O.F.M.Cap., also of Mt. Calvary, as subdeacon, The Rev. Henry A. Maurer was seated in the sanctuary. The Rev. Ephrem Hertel, O.F.M.Cap., conducted the committal rites. Pallbearers were LaVerne Beyer, Charles Beyer, Alfred Wagner, George Diette, Joseph Beyer and Clem Wagner. Out of town persons attending the rites were from Milwaukee and Madison. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Tuesday August 5, 1958, p. 18 Gertrude Wagner, wife of Peter Beyer MRS. BEYER DIES AT 83 AT HOSPITAL Mrs. Gertrude Beyer, 83, of 183 Ledgeview Ave., died at 3:25 p.m. Monday at St. Agnes Hospital following a brief illness. She was born Dec. 8, 1883, in Mount Calvary, the daughter of Peter and Anna Schmitz Wagner. She was married to Peter Beyer on June 20, 1905 at Holy Cross Church, Mount Calvary. Her husband farmed in the Mount Calvary area until 1950 when they moved to Fond du Lac. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, Altar and Rosary Society, Christian Mother's Society and Third Order of St. Francis at Holy Cross Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Hildegard Hitter of Milwaukee and Miss Marian Beyer, city; five sons, Albert, Anthony and Edmund, Mount Calvary, Louis, Cudahy, and Frank, Milwaukee; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on Aug. 2, 1958, one infant daughter, three brothers and six sisters. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Zacherl Funeral HOme. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home and 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Henry A. Maurer officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Mount Calvary. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Tuesday July 11, 1967, p. 24 Mrs. Gertrude Beyer Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Beyer, who died Monday, were held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Zacherl Funeral Home and 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Henry A. Maurer officiating. Members of the Altar and Rosary Society, Christian Mothers Society and Third Order of St. Francis attended the service in a body. Seated in the sanctuary were Rev. Emile Schmeweif, Rev. Crispin Weinberger, Rev. Gale Leifeld, and Rev. Pierre Van Groll; all O.F.M.Cap. Pallbearers were Laverne Beyer, Leo Beyer, Robert Beyer, Paul Beyer, Donald Beyer and Elmer Deitte. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mount Calvary. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Friday July 14, 1967, p. 18 Anna Maria Beyer, daughter of Gertrude Petri Calvary Sister Maria Angela Boyer died Saturday. She is survived by her mother and three brothers, Peter who resides here, Anton of Milwaukee and Joseph, who is studying for priesthood at Collegeville, Minn. Fond du Lac Daily Reporter, Friday September 30, 1904, p. 4 Sister M. Angelia God had ordained that Mount Calvary was the birth and also the death place of our dear Sister Angelia. Sister first saw the light of day on October 13, 1875. She received a very good Christian training from her early childhood days in the parental home. When she was of school age she attended the parish school which was under the direction of our Sisters. At the age of fifteen she entered the Candidature at Mount Calvary. She was received on March 8, 1894 in Milwaukee and pronounced her Holy Vows on August 17, 1897. Her teaching career was spent at Detroit's mission, our second establishment. The seventh year she spent in the sickroom. As a teacher she had special love for her little charges, to whom she was a loving and devoted teacher. As a religious, Sister strove earnestly to fulfill her obligations and give good example to her companions. In the hope that the young Sister would regain her strength in her home climate, she was given the advice from the Mother! house to go to Calvary to try to regain her health. That was in June, 1904. Here Sister gained the esteem of the community through her sisterly love, her reserve, and her love of prayer. Her gratitude and consideration for her nurse were outstanding characteristics. As a humble and poverty-loving sister she sought to ask for everything she needed, or after any service rendered her to say with deep and grateful smile, "May God reward you." As long as she was able to handle a needle she busied herself with making and completing scapulars. Completely resigned to the holy will of God, the dear Sister had one wish, that to pronounce her Final Vows. The seven years from her first vows had expired in August, 1904 and Mother General had given the patient permission for Profession when a sudden weakness set in, and the blessed hour had to be postponed. On Friday afternoon, September 23, 1904 this total consecration took place in the presence of the Father Confessor and her c! ompanions. The next morning at three a.m. she quietly and peacefully slept in the Lord, as the new perpetual bride of Christ. Often during the night she asked the nurse, "isn't Jesus coming for me?" May the faithful soul of our dear Sister hear the sweet and gentle words of her Bridegroom, "Come, my Spouse, you shall be crowned." May she rest in peace. Convent Obituaries, School Sisters of Notre Dame, Elm Grove WI Anna Catherine, daughter of Gertrude Petrie Calvary -- Anna Beyer died last Friday of consumption age 21. Those surviving her are her parents and one sister, at Detroit, three brothers, Joe and Peter, of this place and Anton of Milwaukee. The remains were laid to rest at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The pallbearers were the Misses Anna and Millie Holz, Rosie Borgs, Clara Vanderbloemer, Maggie and Katie Schamb. Fond du Lac Daily Reporter, Thursday January 4, 1900, p2, col 4 & 5 Joseph Beyer, son of Gertrude Petri FATHER BEYER IS STRICKEN; RITES ARE ANNOUNCED Funeral Services will be Held in Mt. Calvary for Johnsburg Priest The Rev. Joseph Beyer, 63, a native of Mt. Calvary and pastor of St. John's church at Johnsburg for several years, prior to his retirement a few years ago, died at 6:30 p.m. Friday at St. Agnes hospital where he had been a patient since Oct. 7, 1941. Born June 16, 1881, a son of Thomas and Gertrude Petrie Beyer, the Rev. Fr. Beyer attended Holy Cross parochial school at Mt. Calvary. Deciding to enter the priesthood, he enrolled at St. Lawrence college in 1895, completing his classical course there before going to St. Francis seminary to study theology. After a year at the latter institution his health failed and he was advised to transfer to St. John's seminary at Collegeville, Minn. Ordained in 1905 Ordained to the priesthood in June, 1905, he celebrated his first mass in his home parish church. His first assignment was that of assistant to the Rev. Fr. Bernard at Johnsburg. Later he received a regular appointment as curate at Beaver Dam. He served for seven years as pastor of Lost Lake church, which he built up and was then transferred to St. Michael's near Kewaskum, serving there for 23 years. In November, 1934, he was appointed by Archbishop Samuel A. Stritch to succeed the Rev. Fr. Toeller as pastor at Johnsburg. During that pastorate he directed a centennial celebration for the parish in 1941. He had served several terms as president of St. Lawrence College Alumni association. Surviving Fr. Beyer is a brother, Peter Beyer of Mt. Calvary. Another brother, Anton Beyer, Milwaukee, died five years ago. Rites Planned The body will be at the home of his boyhood in Mt. Calvary from Sunday noon until Monday evening when it will be taken to Holy Cross church. Funeral services will be held there at 11 a.m. Tuesday, preceded by the recitation of the office of the dead by many priests. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Sebastian Bernard of Milwaukee will celebrate the mass. Assisting him will be the Rev. Felix Sippel of Stoughton and the Rev. Vincent Schneider. The sermon will be preached by the Rev. Fr. Grasser of St. Joseph's parish, Milwaukee. Archbishop Moses E. Kiley of Milwaukee will give the absolution, prior to the removal of the body to Holy Cross cemetery for burial. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Saturday October 5, 1944 DIGNITARIES AT FINAL RITES FOR FORMER PASTOR Most Rev. Moses E. Kiley Gives Absolution at Burial of Father Beyer Funeral services for the Rev. Joseph Beyer, 63, pastor of St. John's church at Johnsburg until his recent retirement because of ill health, who died Friday at St. Agnes hospital, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Cross church Mt. Calvary, where he was baptized and worshipped as a boy. Burial was in the church cemetery. With students of St. Lawrence college providing an escort, the body of the Rev. Fr. Beyer was removed to the church at 7:30 p.m.. Monday, met by the Rt. Rev. Msgr., E.J. Rodenkirch of St. Peter and by the Rev. Fr. Herriges of Fond du Lac. Bishop's Blessing The Most Rev. Moses E. Kiley, archbishop of the Milwaukee diocese, accompanied to Mt. Calvary by the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Atkielski, chancellor, gave the final blessing. The mass was celebrated by the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Sebastian Bernard, assisted by the Rev. Felix Sippel and the Very Rev. Cyprian Abler, O.F.M.Cap. Father Malachy was master of ceremonies. Students of St. Lawrence college served. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Lawrence Merten, O.F.M.Cap. The priests' choir, stationed in the sanctuary, sang at the funeral services, under the direction of the Rev. Raymond Zeyen, professor of music at the St. Francis seminary. Members of the choir were the Revs. R. Kastner, George Knackert, Cyril Volz, Raymond Fox, Robert Schweizer, Oscar Winninghof, Raynor Hausmann, John Stehle, Leo Zirbes, Louis Wedle, William Hennen and Joseph Bittle. Present in the sanctuary as assistants to Archbishop Kiley were the very Rev. Omler, C.PP.S. of Fond du Lac, and the Rev. Louis Biersach, O.M.Cap. The Rt. Rev. and Very Rev. Msgr. Dentinger, Murphy, Lederer, Atkielski and Rodenkirch were seated in the sanctuary. Pallbearers were the Rev. Capuchin Fathers; Myles, Roland, Lawrence, Ephrem, Jude, and Allan. Many Priests Present Other priests included the Rev. Frs. Gruenewald, Zohlen, Knauer, Wilwers, Pierron, Bertram, Walter, Klopoetke, Biwer, Bruecker, Phillip Wagner, LaBuwi, Groff, Velte, Riordan, Reichel, Jentges, Eilers, Chunteuch, Huemmers, July, Charles Myers, A.M. Klink, J. Langenfeld, James Huepper, Glass, Goebel, Jerriges, Kohler, Thomas, Stoffel, Jacobs, Zingsheim, Schiffler, Sippel, Sustcheck, Rudolph Kramer, Green, Omler, Herod Gariepy, O.M.I., the Very Rev. Cyprian Abler, Philip Steffes, and Theodore Roemer and the Revs. Paul, George, Raphael, Louis, Lawrence, Urban, Ephrem, Jude, Myles, Allan, Roland, Malachy, Vianney, Gerald, Leo. Relatives present included Mr. and Mrs. J. Beyer and son, Joseph, Mrs. E.P. Beyer and family, Madison; Mrs. Anton Beyer, Miss Adele Beyer, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Beyer, Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Hohner and family, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Beyer, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beyer and Mrs. S.H. Taylor, Milwaukee and Jake Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wenzler of Fond du Lac and Adolph Kommers, a classmate of Fr. Beyer, from Antigo. Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter, Thursday August 10, 1944, p. 26 FORMER PASTOR AT ST. MICHAELS DIES Following a prolonged illness, death came Friday evening, Aug. 4, to the Rev. Joseph Beyer, 63, who for 23 years was pastor of St. Michaels church near Kewaskum. He died at St. Agnes hospital, Fond du Lac, where he had been a patient since Oct. 7, 1941. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at Holy Cross church in Mt. Calvary where in June, 1905, Rev. Beyer celebrated his first mass following his ordination. He was assistant pastor at Johnsburg and from there was transferred to Beaver Dam as pastor. He served for seven years as pastor of Lost Lake church, which he built up and was then sent to St. Michaels. Surviving Fr. Beyer is a brother, Peter, of Mt. Calvary. West Bend News, Thurs. August 10, 1944, p. 1 REV. JOSEPH BEYER, FORMER PASTOR AT ST. MICHAELS DIES Received with deep sorrow throughout this community was the news on Saturday of the death of the Rev. Joseph F. Beyer, 63, beloved retired priest, who formerly was pastor of St. Michael's congregation at St. Michaels near Kewaskum, for 23 years. Fr. Beyer died Friday evening, Aug. 4, at 6:30 o'clock in St. Agnes hospital, Fond du Lac, where he had been a patient since Oct. 7, 1941. he died in the presence of Rev. Lawrence Merten, West Bend, a number of Sisters of St. Agnes and his brother, Peter. Father Beyer was born June 16, 1881, at Mt. Calvary, a son of Thomas and Gertrude Petrie Beyer. There were four sons and three daughters in that family and all of them attended Holy Cross parochial school at Mt. Calvary except one of the sons, who died early in childhood. Joseph's parents were very happy when he decided to study for the priesthood. Arrangements were made for him to attend St. Lawrence college, within sight of his home and he enrolled there in 1895. After completing his entire classical course there in seven years he went to St. Francis seminary to study theology. After a year at the latter institution his health failed and he was advised to transfer to St. John's seminary at Collegeville, Minn. Rev. Beyer was ordained to the priesthood in June, 1905, and returned to his home parish to celebrate his first mass. His parents, relatives and the Capuchin FAthers who had educated him at the college were indeed happy to have him read his first mass in Holy Cross parish. His first assignment was that of assistant to the Rev. Fr. Bernard at Johnsburg. Later he received a regular appointment as curate at Beaver Dam and then served as pastor of Lost Lake church for seven years. He built up this church and was then transferred to St. Michaels, where he spent 23 years of his priestly career. In November, 1934, he was appointed by Archbishop Samuel A. Stritch to succeed the Rev. Fr. Toeller as pastor at Johnsburg and he continued to serve as priest at that parish until his illness forced him to retire several years ago. During his pastorate at Johnsburg he directed a centennial celebration for the parish in 1941. He had served several terms as president of St. Lawrence College Alumni association. Father Beyer realized the privileges, responsibilities and dignity of the holy priesthood. While in our midst he worked zealously both at St. Michael's parish and the mission of St. John of God. He took a tremendous interest in the social events. Fr. Beyer brought about the building of the parish hall in which many pleasant hours were spent and the jubilee celebration at St. Michaels was a real event, which is a memory to all members of the parish. The people loved and revered him and found it hard to part with him when he was transferred to Johnsburg. During his three years of confinement in the hospital he was up at times and then again he had to remain in bed for months. He bore his suffering as it came, cheerfully and without murmuring. Surviving is a brother, Peter Beyer of Mt. Calvary. Another brother, Anton, Milwaukee, died five years ago. The bells rang out joyfully at Fr. Beyer's birth for the parishioners of Holy Cross church were then having their annual Corpus Christi procession - and the bells tolled the "De Profundis" when his dead body was brought back to his home town Friday evening. His body lay in state at the old Beyer homestead from Sunday noon until Monday evening when it was removed to Holy Cross church with students of St. Lawrence college providing an escort. The body was met by the Rt. Rev. Msgr. E.J. Rodenkirch of St. Peter and the Rev. Fr. Berriges of Fond du Lac. The solemn funeral mass was sung at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross church. The Office of the Dead was said by the many priests who had come from far and near to say farewell to their fellow-laborer. The mass was celebrated by the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Sebastian Bernard, Milwaukee, a close friend of the deceased, assisted by the Rev. Felix Sippel, Stoughton, schoolmate of Fr. Beyer, as deacon, and the Very Rev. Cyprian Abler, O.F.M. Cap., Rev. Vincent Schneider of St. Michaels, now stationed in Milwaukee, was sub-deacon and FAther Malachy was master of ceremonies. Students of St. Lawrence college served. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Lawrence Merten, O.F.M. Cap of West Bend. The Most Rev. Moses E. Kiley, archbishop of the Milwaukee archdiocese, gave the final blessing. A number of priests assisted Archbishop Kiley in the sanctuary. The priests' choir sang under the direction of the Rev. Raymond Zwyen, professor of music at St. Francis seminary. Among the members of the! choir was the Rev. R.J. Kastner, priest pastor at St. Michaels. Six Capuchin Fathers were pallbearers and they carried the body to Holy Cross cemetery for burial, where Fr. Beyer had arranged to be buried - at his home. Many priest from this community were among those at the last rites, including Rev. F.C. La Buwi, pastor of Holy Trinity church here. Kewaskum Statesman, Friday August 11, 1944, p. 1 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.