Gerald Beer

May 10, 1935 - March 25, 2012
Gerald Beer

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Gerald V. Beer, 76, formerly of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away suddenly on Sunday evening, March 25, 2012. Born on May 10, 1935, in Cissna Park, Illinois, to Florence and William Beer. Having spent his entire career as an executive in the rural electrification program, he started as an Assistant General Manager with Eastern Illinois Electric Cooperative in Paxton, Illinois in 1965. From there, he became President and Chief Executive Officer of Corn Electric Cooperative in Bloomington, Illinois in 1967. In 1979, he began his career with The National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation, in Washington, D.C., from which he retired as an Executive Vice President in 1998.

Jerry was a devoted husband to his beloved wife of 33 years, Jane, a caring father to his son Michael, and a doting grandfather to his two granddaughters, Katie and Kara. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, and is survived by his two brothers, Ron Beer, of Stillwater, Oklahoma, and Joe Beer of Phoenix, Arizona, and his two sisters, Betty Wilson, of Champaign, Illinois, and Sonia Zbinden, of Morton, Illinois. He was also survived by his half-brother, Scott Beer and his half-sister Shally Stickles, who both also reside in Illinois.

Among his most prized accomplishments were the cherished friendships he made along the way. Jerry never met a stranger and always had something good to say. He was a devoted servant to his community, as well, donating liberally of his time and talents to the Kiwanis Clubs in both Bloomington, Illinois and Williamsburg, Virginia.

Memorial services will be held at the Crosswalk Chapel, in Williamsburg, on Monday, April 2, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. Donations may be made in Jerry’s name to the Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg Foundation, P.O. Box 1265, Williamsburg, Virginia 23187.


Memorial

Monday, April 2, 2012
12:00 AM

Crosswalk Community Chapel - Directions
7575 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, VA

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  • March 30, 2012
    Dorothy Walder says:
    I wish to extend my sympathy in the loss of Jerry. Especially to his siblings, Ron, Joe, Betty and Sonia. Many memories com to mind. I wish you all God's nearness and Blessings. With love, Dorothy

  • April 01, 2012
    Eric J. Gutberlet says:
    For one of our fathers, though we miss you desperately here, keep a seat warm for us at Heaven's table. Until we are one again...

  • March 30, 2012
    Richard and Elaine Gibson says:
    Dearest Jane, Michael and Families, Please accept our heartfelt and sincere sympathy on the death of Jerry, a truly wonderful person. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and we plan to join you Monday afternoon at Crosswalk Chapel. With much love, Dick and Elaine

  • March 30, 2012
    Edith & Bill Lent says:
    Dearest Jane & Family, Sending lots of Love and support. Gerry was a absolute love and we will miss him. With deepest sympathy, Edith & Bill

  • March 30, 2012
    David Benedict says:
    Dear Jane and Family, I do so regret that I'm going to be away with my grandson for a short vacation I promised him at Christmas until April 3. I'll be thinking of you prayerfull, especially on Monday. I will always remember Jerry's very generous and positive spirit, and thank God for the pleasure of knowing him and the times we spent together at Epicurean Dinners. I honor his spirit of community service and the way he respected and upheld his fellow human beings. Thank God for his Life. Blessings of Grace and Peace, now and in the future for all in your family. David