Earl W. Beaster

Earl W. Beaster, 91, of North Fond du Lac, a resident of All About Life Rehabilitation Center for a short time, died Tuesday, February 27, 2007. Earl recently moved back to Wisconsin after living in Lady Lake, Florida for over 20 years.He was born on October 4, 1915, in Cloquet, Minnesota, a son of Herman and Emma Hagenau Beaster. Earl graduated from North Fond du Lac High School.Earl served with the United States Army from 1942-1945 in the European Campaign, receiving three purple hearts, a good conduct medal, among others.On March 21, 1942, he married Violet F. Peterson, at Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church, Fond du Lac. He worked as a carman for the Soo Line Railroad for over 30 years.Earl and Violet were members of Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church for many years, prior to moving to Florida. Together they enjoyed golfing, traveling and many friends. Earl was well known by all who knew and loved him for his sense of humor and love of life.He is survived by his wife, Violet; two sons: Phillip Hoover (special friend Catherine) of South Carolina and Stanley (Diane) Hoover of Eldorado; four grandchildren: Gabriel Hoover (special friend Debra) of South Carolina, Michelle (Kelly) Hoover Tarleton of South Carolina, Sherri (Steve) Hoover Kutka of Helenville, Wisconsin, Angela Hoover of Poynette, Wisconsin; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Melvin Beaster of North Fond du Lac; three sisters: Della Wischnefski of Fond du Lac, Alma Woodruff of Fond du Lac and Joyce (Clifford) Becker of North Fond du Lac; a sister-in-law, Margaret Beaster of North Fond du Lac; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Oscar, Ervin and Lindor Beaster.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, March 5, 2007, at Mach Funeral Chapel, 31 East Division Street, Fond du Lac, with Kris Madsen officiating. The American Legion Trier-Puddy Post 75, Fond du Lac, will conduct military rites following the service and inurnment will be in King Cemetery at a later date. The family will greet friends and relatives on Monday at Mach Funeral Chapel from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

Earl W. Beaster

October 4, 1915 - February 27, 2007