Gary Beyer

Gary A. Beyer, 78, formerly from Green Bay, WI, joined his soul mate in heaven, on Nov.5, 2010 in Manitowoc, WI. Gary was born to the late Irvin and Leafy (Halverson) Beyer on April 15, 1932 in Shawano, WI. He attended Kewaunee High School , before enrolling in the Army in 1950. He proudly served in the Korean War, and talked often about it. Upon stationed in Korea, he met his soul mate and lifetime partner, Masue (Miki) Irwakiri, in Japan. They were married in Fukouka, Japan on Sept. 17, 1957. While in the military, Gary received many commendations & Awards; Army of Occupation Metal with Japan Clasp, the National Defense Service Metal, the Korean Service Metal with Four Bronze Stars, the United Nations Service Metal, the Combat Infantry Badge and the Purple Heart Award for wounds received in action in Korea on June 6, 1951. He was honorable discharged from the Army in 1958. Gary & Miki resided in Manitowoc. While living in Manitowoc, Gary submitted photo entries to Weyerhaeuser Magazine’s Employee Photo Contest in 1960. Gary received First Prize in Scenes and Still-Life, Honorable Mention for Babies and Children, and Award of Recognition. Gary became employed with the US Postal Services in 1964. He moved his family to Green Bay in 1973. In 1989 Gary had retired from the Postal Service, were he received a Service Award for 32 years of dedicated and honorable Service. When he wasn’t working , he went fishing, hunting or sitting in his garage with the radio on and having a few beers. Gary was preceded in death by his loving parents, Irvin & Leafy, his soul mate and wife, Masue (Miki), and his doting brother Lynn. Survivors include his two children and their partners; Michele Beyer - Robin Neary, Green Bay; and Allen Beyer- Dawn Natzke, De Pere; four grandchildren: Gary Wauters, Jess Wauters, Brett Braunsdorf and Lukas Braunsdorf, Green Bay; two brothers and their spouses: Roger & Denise Beyer, and Neal (Mitz) &Diane Beyer from Manitowoc; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Celebration of Gary’s Life will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2010 from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the Ravine 2633 Manitowoc Road. A time of remembrance and reflection will be held at 2:00 P.M. The family wishes to extend a special Thank you to the staff at San Luis Medical and Rehabilitation Center and Shady Lane Medical and Rehabilitation Center for all their dedication and services performed. What you did for Gary will not be forgotten, and we all appreciate it. *****Directions to the Ravine******** The Ravine is located of Green Bay's East side right on Manitowoc Road. If you are traveling on HWY 43, you would exit at the Manitowoc/HWY JJ exit and proceed west. There will be a stop and go light and you will turn to the north and the Ravine will be on the left hand side. Ravine- 2633 Manitowoc Road

Gary Beyer

April 15, 1932 - November 5, 2010