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Robert W. Beard

August 29, 1921 — June 24, 2014

Robert W. Beard, age 92, of St. Paul Park, passed away peacefully at home on June 24, 2014. He was born August 29, 1921 in Bagley, WI to Robert and Albana Beard. He served in the US Navy during the European and Pacific Theaters. Robert was married on October 26, 1946 to the love of his life, Rosemary Waldner. He worked for many years and retired form Ashland Oil and was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus in Hastings. Robert is preceded in death by infant son, Mark; parents; sister, Margaret Hankes and brother, Harvey Beard. He is survived by his loving wife, Rosemary; son, Patrick (Sharon) Beard; daughter, Mary Rose (Roger) Madland; daughter, Theresa (Peter) Joyce; son, John Beard; daughter, Antonette Beard; and daughter, Margaret Ravn; 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; brother, Wayne (Mary) Beard; sister, Phyllis Baker; other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday (6/30) at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park. A visitation will be held one hour prior to mass at church. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Interment will be at St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery. Visit www.wisefamilyfh.com to view the memorial video and sign the online tribute page.

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Monday, June 30, 2014

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Monday, June 30, 2014

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St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church

920 Holley Avenue
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071

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