Edgar Beyers

Edgar Beyers, 99, of Dickinson, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015 at St. Luke’s Nursing Home in Dickinson, ND. In accordance with Edgar’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Edgar Paul Beyers was born July 10, 1915 to Adam and Lena Beyer in Hebron, N D. He grew up and attended school in Hebron. On April 29, 1938 he married Wilda Mindt. They had three children, Russel (Susan), Tuscon, AZ, Sandra (Gordon Schnell) Dickinson, ND and Kathi (Bill Leap) Shawnee Mission, KS. Edgar became manager of the Dickinson Elks Club in 1948. At that time he started serving food at the Elks Club in Dickinson. This was very successful and the 1137 steak became known statewide. In 1962, Edgar and Wilda moved to Grand Forks, ND where he became manager of the Grand Forks Elks Club. Upon retirement in 1976 they moved to Bismarck, N D. In 2007, they moved to Dickinson. Edgar was an avid left handed golfer and enjoyed having a cup of coffee with his friends. Edgar was preceded in death by his wife, Wilda, in 2014. He is survived by his three children, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, two sisters, Elaine Bjornson and Lila Mae Hermes. He was preceded in death by numerous siblings. The family will gather at a later date to celebrate the lives of Edgar and Wilda. Memorials are preferred to Elks Camp Grassick, 833 Grassick Lane,Dawson, ND 58428


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Burial Date: February 15, 2015