Ronney William Beets, 75, Hazlehurst, died Aug. 11, at home with his family. He was born Dec. 29, 1940, to the late Tony William Beets and Margaret (Adams) Beets in Baxter Springs, Kan.
Ron is now happily reunited with the love of his life, Judith K. (Wetter) Beets. They were married at St. Rose Parish, Cuba City. They shared 55 years together. Their family began in Cuba City, with the birth of their first two children, Michael Beets (RoAnn), Lake Havasu City, Ariz., and Michelle Clark (Tom), Buckhorn, N.M.
After relocating to Burlington in 1964, they made two more additions to their family, Lisa Fricke (Bill), Hazelhurst, and Scott Beets (Melody), Edgerton. Their children inherited their parents’ love, work ethic, and resourcefulness.
Survivors include four grandchildren and a greatgrandchild who were a matter of great pride, admiration, and joy to him: Robert Beets, son of Michael Beets and Jeane Northey, Maya Bakalars, daughter of Lisa Fricke and Paul Fidler, Atlas Bakalars, son of Maya and Michaell Bakalars, and Haley and Eric Beets, daughter and son of Scott and Melody (Richards) Beets. Ron was ever entertained by their intelligence and creative spirits and enjoyed sharing their laughter. He is also survives by his sister, Violet (Beets) Fager, Waukesha.
Ron was a father and friend and leaves behind a wealth of knowledge of life and lessons learned to his surviving family. Quick with a tool and the ability to fix just about anything, his determination and dedication to provide for his family was never ending. Known to those who fished with him as ‘The Catking’ for his love of catching the whiskered river fish, amongst the many other species he pursued.
He supported his children’s endeavors in life both financially and spiritually at every opportunity given to him. He will also be missed by his very spoiled kitty, Princess Zena.
He was further preceded in death by his sister, Kay (Beets) Serkowski.
Cremation will be completed by Nimsgern Funeral Services in Woodruff, and his ashes will join Judy’s to be spread in places that hold their spirit and fond memories. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Oneida County Animal Shelter at http://www.ochspets.org/donations, Lakeland Pantry at http://www.lakelandpantry.com, or Walleyes For Tomorrow at http://walleyesfortomorrow.org in Ron’s memory.
Memorial services are Saturday, Sept. 10, at 9 a.m., at St. Rose’s Parish, Cuba City, the anniversary date of Ron and Judy’s wedding at St. Rose’s 56 years ago.
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