Bernard Beckwith

Stoughton- Bernard "Barny" Jesse Beckwith, age 85, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2014, at Skaalen in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Barny was born in Riley on October 3, 1928 to Jesse and Oral (Spitler) Beckwith. He married Louise Hermanson in Blanchardville Wisconsin on May 22, 1951. Barny was a Korean War veteran.

Barny enjoyed spending time fishing, collecting marbles, going to garage sales and spending time tinkering in his garage. Barny worked in the construction field, including building new homes in Stoughton area. After retirement, he discovered his hidden talent of painting scenery on milk cans, kerosene burners, and wheel barrels and saw blades. He will be remembered for his willingness to help others and his ability to re-purpose used items into treasures such as trailers.

Barny is survived by his wife Louise of 63 years; his six children; Arlene (Rob Himmelmann) Scalzo, Ardis (Jeff) Duhachek, Audrey Beckwith, Bernard Jeffrey (Kathy) Beckwith, Julie Beckwith and Joel (Sondra King) Beckwith; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Robert Beckwith and sister, Esther Norderhaug. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers and one sister.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Skaalen Home Chapel, 400 N. Morris Street, Stoughton, with Rev. Jerry Tews officiating. Barny will be laid to rest at the Lutheran South Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon, following the burial, at the Stoughton American Legion Post 59. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton, and from 10:00 AM until the time of services at Skaalen on Wednesday.

Memorials may be made to Covenant Lutheran Church, Skaalen Health and Rehabilitation, Agrace HospiceCare Inc., or charity of your choice.

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Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589