Husband Charles "Chuck" Beecroft [5986]
Born: 11 Oct 1927 - Almena, Barron, Wisconsin, United States
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Died: 21 Dec 2020 - Brandon, , SD
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Father: James Lois Beecroft [5979] (1891-1969) 1
Mother: Louise Bertha Miller [5980] (1892-1985)
Marriage: 10 Jun 1955 - St. Paul, Ramsey Co, MN
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• He appeared on the Federal census in 1930 in Barron, Wisconsin, United States. Janes [James] Beecroft, born abt 1892; wife Louise, 1893; Myra, 1915; Ronald, 1917; Lester, 1922; Leona, 1924; Charles, 1927.
• His obituary was published on 29 Dec 2020. Charles "Chuck" Beecroft
Dec 29, 2020
Charles "Chuck" Beecroft
Charles "Chuck" Beecroft, 93, Brandon, S.D., died Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at Bethany Home, Brandon.
He was born the son of James and Louise (Miller) Beecroft on Oct. 11, 1927, at Almena, Wis. He attended school at Hay River, Almena, and graduated from Barron High School with the Class of 1945. He was well known as an athlete and was one of the very first to become a varsity letterman in four sports during one year.
Following high school, Chuck enlisted in the United States Army, where he served as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division. He stayed in the Army Reserve until earning his honorable discharge in 1950.
On June 10, 1950, he was united in marriage to June Jutila in St. Paul, Minn. Chuck graduated with his pharmacy degree from the University of Minnesota in 1955.
Over the years, Chuck and June lived in Almena, and Minneapolis, Northfield and Bloomington, Minn. Throughout Chuck's pharmacy career, he managed several pharmacies and eventually retired from Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
In his spare time, Chuck enjoyed family activities, especially fishing, fishing and more fishing. Many fond memories were made at their cabin at Poskin Lake, where he fished every day and often entertained large family reunion groups.
In his younger years, he enjoyed playing baseball and continued to play on organized teams well after retirement. He participated as a member of the Bloomington Senior Olympic Fast Pitch Softball Team. He loved baseball and was an avid Minnesota Twins fan. In 2012, the couple moved to Brandon to be closer to family.
Left to cherish his memory are sons Bruce (Cecile) of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Chris (Ravie) of the Philippines; grandchildren Dr. Zachary (Inja) Beecroft of Sioux Falls, Alexander (Emi) Beecroft of Hawaii and Nick (Halley) Beecroft of California; and great-grandsons Yohan and Brayden of Sioux Falls, and James of Hawaii.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; siblings; and wife of 69 years, who passed away in June 2019.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Wife June Irene Jutila [7067]
Born: 29 Jun 1926 - Barron, Wisconsin, United States
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Died: 16 Jun 2019 - Brandon, , SD
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• Her obituary was published. JUNE'S OBITUARY
June Beecroft, 92, of Brandon, SD, died Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Bethany Home in Brandon. A brief, private family service was held following her passing, and no additional services are planned at this time.
June Irene Jutila, daughter of Jack and Laura (Aro) Jutila, was born June 29, 1926, in Barron, Wisconsin where many friends knew her as "The Finn". She graduated from Barron High School with the class of 1943. She furthered her education at St. Cloud State Teachers College and Normandale Jr. College. The highlight of her working career was serving as the Executive Secretary for the Minnesota Speaker of the House. She was united in marriage to Charles Beecroft on June 10, 1950, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Over the years they lived in Almena, Wisconsin and Minneapolis, Northfield, and Bloomington Minnesota. They eventually moved to Brandon in 2012 to be closer to family. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening and spending time at their cottage at Poskin Lake.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Charles of Brandon; sons, Bruce (Cecile) Beecroft of Sioux Falls and Chris Beecroft; three grandchildren, Dr. Zachary (Inja) Beecroft of Sioux Falls, SD, Alexander (Emi) of Hawaii, and Nick Beecroft of California; and sister, Dorothy Lueck of Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her parents and other siblings.
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1 M Bruce Beecroft [14669] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Cecile [14671] (living)
2 M Chris Beecroft [14670] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Ravie [14672] (living)