Merle Ray Beermann

Merle Ray Beermann
Of Altoona, Iowa

Merle Beermann, age 81, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017, surrounded by family. Merle was born on July 24, 1936, in Paullina, Iowa to Norma and Walter Beermann.

Merle served as a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne, he completed 27 jumps, and witnessed 4 atomic bomb testing’s during his time of being a Paratrooper. Merle had a love for gardening, fishing and spending time with his family and friends during his retirement in Lakeview, Arkansas.

He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Janice Kay Beermann; children, Kathy (Don) Elliott, Ken (Virda) Beermann, Randy Fleming, Kevin Fleming, and Brian (Carol) Schulz; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Merle was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Norma Beermann; step-dad, Hans Andersen; and siblings.

Visitation will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, September 21, 2017, with memorial service following at 7 p.m., at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Private Graveside Service at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, IA.

Memorial Contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Merle.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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