Husband Ronald James Beecroft [5801]
Born: 4 Jun 1916 - Almena, Barron, Wisconsin, United States 1 2
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Died: 4 Nov 2006 - Wapello, Louisa, Iowa, United States 1 2
Buried: 12 Nov 2006 - Lakeview Cemetery, Turtle Lake, Barron, Wisconsin, United States 1
FamilySearch ID: KJ4P-7KY
Father: James Lois Beecroft [5979] (1891-1969) 3
Mother: Louise Bertha Miller [5980] (1892-1985)
Marriage: 20 Jan 1940 - Stillwater, Washington, Minnesota, United States
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• Soc Sec Num: 470-01-1767.
• He appeared on the Federal census in 1920 in Almena, Barron, Wisconsin, United States. James L. (28), Louise B (26, IA), Myra L (5), Ronald J (4 yrs, 6 mnths).
• His obituary was published in the Baron News Shield on 8 Nov 2006. Ronald J. Beecroft, 90, Almena, Wis., died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, at his daughter's home in Wapello, Iowa.
He was born June 4, 1916, in rural Almena, the eldest son of James and Louise (Miller) Beecroft. He attended Hay River Valley School through eighth grade. He began working fulltime on the family farm.
He moved to St. Paul, Minn., and worked at Armour Meat Packing Company, South St. Paul.
On Jan. 20, 1940, he married Grace Frenstad at Stillwater, Minn. They soon moved to Turtle Lake and then to Almena. He owned and operated Almena Dray Line before Wanner Hardware Store.
The family moved to Rice Lake for a few years, where he was a fireman for the City of Rice Lake. He returned to Almena, working at Wanner Plumbing and Heating. Later, he managed the Almena Co-op Hardware Store until his retirement.
Ronald was an active member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Almena Volunteer Fire Department, Almena Commercial Club and was active in community life. While serving as chief of the Almena Fire Department, he was secretary for the Heart of the North Fireman's Association. He also served on the school board of the Barron, Almena, Dallas, Ridgeland Area Schools when the district was consolidated.
Surviving are a son, James (Gretchen) of St. Paul; a daughter, Janice (Ronald) Johnston of Wapello; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Lester (Annabelle) of Newberg, Ore., and Charles (June) of Bloomington, Minn.; many nieces and nephews; and special friends, Rev. Joe and Mrs. Velma Hoelter and family. He also cherished the friendship of many special friends in the Barron County area.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 65 years; and sisters, Myra Manula and Leona Beecroft.
Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, from St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Almena, Rev. Norman Peterson officiating, with burial at Lakeview Cemetery, Turtle Lake.
Visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. Saturday from Rausch-Rockman Funeral Home, Barron, and an hour prior to services at the church Sunday.
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• His obituary was published in the Pioneer Press on 8 Nov 2006. Ronald Beecroft • His obituary was published in the Rice Lake Chronotype on 8 Nov 2006 in Rice Lake, Barron Co, WI. Ronald Beecroft Events
• Her obituary was published in the Findagrave.com. Grace L. Frenstad Beecroft • Soc Sec Num: 474-07-2947.
• Her obituary was published in the Pioneer Press on 13 Jun 2005. Grace L. Beecroft • Her obituary was published in the Baron News Shield on 14 Jun 2005. Grace L. Beecroft, 88, Almena, Wis., died Friday, June 10, 2005, at Barron Riverside Manor.
Beecroft, Ronald Age 90 Of Almena, Wisconsin died Saturday, November 4, 2006. Funeral Services for Ronald Beecroft will be 3PM Sunday November 12, 2006 at ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH in Almena with Normon Peterson officiating. Interment will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Turtle Lake. Friends may call from 4-8PM on Saturday, November 11, 2006 at RAUSCH-ROCKMAN FUNERAL CHAPEL in Barron and one hour prior to the services at the church.
Published in the Pioneer Press on 11/8/2006.
June 4, 1916-Nov. 4, 2006
Ronald James Beecroft, 90, of Almena died Nov. 4 at his daughter's home in Wapello, Iowa. Funeral services were Sunday at St. Matthew Lutheran Cjurch in Almena, with the Rev. Norman Peterson officiating and burial at Lake View Cemetery in Turtle Lake.
Mr. Beecroft was born June 4, 1916 in rural Almena to James and Louise (Miller) Beecroft. He attended Hay River Valley School through eighth grade and then worked full time on the family farm. Mr. Beecroft later moved to St. Paul and worked at Armour Meat Packing Co. in St. Paul. On Jan. 20, 1940 he married Grace Frenstad in Stillwater, Minn. The couple soon moved to Turtle Lake and then to Almena. Mr. Beecroft owned and operated Almena Dray Line before Wanner Hardware Store. The family lived in Rice Lake for a few years, where Mr. Beecroft was a fireman for the City of Rice Lake, and then returned to Almena, where he worked at Wanner Plumbing and Heating. He later managed Almena Co-op Hardware Store until his retirement. He was a member of the Almena Volunteer Fire Department and the Almena Commercial Club. While serving as chief of the Almena Fire Department, Mr. Beecroft was also secretary of the Heart of the North Fireman's Assn. and served on the School Board of the Barron, Almena, Dallas and Ridgeland schools when the district was consolidated.
He is survived by a son, James of St. Paul; a daughter, Janice Johnston of Wapello; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Lester of Newberg, Ore., and Charles of Bloomington, Minn. Mr. Beecroft's wife, Grace, preceded him in death. [Based on an obituary published 11/08/06 in the Rice Lake Chronotype, Rice Lake, WI.].
Wife Grace L Frenstad [5802]
Born: 26 Mar 1917 - St. Paul, Ramsey Co, MN 1 2
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Died: 10 Jun 2005 1 2 4
Buried: 14 Jun 2005 - Lakeview Cemetery, Turtle Lake, Barron, Wisconsin, United States 1
FamilySearch ID: GXM2-HN3
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Grace L. Beecroft, 88, Almena, Wis., died Friday, June 10, 2005, at Barron Riverside Manor.
She was born March 26, 1917, at Almena, the daughter of Louis and Gertrude (Johnson) Frenstad. She moved to St. Paul, Minn., as a child and graduated from St. Paul Central High School. She then worked in St. Paul doing office work.
On Jan. 20, 1940, she married Ronald Beecroft at Stillwater, Minn. They lived in St. Paul for several years before moving to Turtle Lake and later to Almena. After her children were in school, she worked in the office at Herbergers Department Store, Rice Lake. She became the office manager and remained there until her retirement.
She enjoyed gardening, especially raising berries. She also enjoyed quilting and made wonderful candy. She was an active member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Almena.
Surviving in addition to her husband are a son, James (Gretchen) Beecroft of St. Paul; a daughter, Janice (Ronald) Johnston of Waupello, Iowa; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; dear friends, the Rev. Joel Hoelter family; and many other special friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Kenneth and Martin Frenstad.
Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, from St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Rev. Norman Peterson officiating, with burial at Lakeview Cemetery, Turtle Lake. Visitation was held 4-8 p.m. Monday from Rausch-Rockman Funeral Home, Barron.
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Lake View Cemetery
Turtle Lake
Barron County
Wisconsin, USA
Record added: Jun 16 2005.
Beecroft, Grace L. - Age 88 Of Almena, WI Who grew up in St. Paul, died Friday June 10, 2005 at Barron Riverside Manor. Survived by husband Ronald; son James (Gretchen); and daughter Janice (Ronald) Johnston. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Tuesday at ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH in Almena. Visitation 4:00 to 8:00 PM Monday at the Rausch-Rockman Funeral Home in Barron, WI.
Published in the Pioneer Press on 6/13/2005.
She was born March 26, 1917, at Almena, the daughter of Louis and Gertrude (Johnson) Frenstad. She moved to St. Paul, Minn., as a child and graduated from St. Paul Central High School. She then worked in St. Paul doing office work.
On Jan. 20, 1940, she married Ronald Beecroft at Stillwater, Minn. They lived in St. Paul for several years before moving to Turtle Lake and later to Almena. After her children were in school, she worked in the office at Herbergers Department Store, Rice Lake. She became the office manager and remained there until her retirement.
She enjoyed gardening, especially raising berries. She also enjoyed quilting and made wonderful candy.
She was an active member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Almena.
Surviving in addition to her husband are a son, James (Gretchen) Beecroft of St. Paul; a daughter, Janice (Ronald) Johnston of Waupello, Iowa; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; dear friends, the Rev. Joel Hoelter family; and many other special friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Kenneth and Martin Frenstad.
Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, from St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Rev. Norman Peterson officiating, with burial at Lakeview Cemetery, Turtle Lake.
Visitation was held 4-8 p.m. Monday from Rausch-Rockman Funeral Home, Barron.
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1 M James Beecroft [5803] (details suppressed for this person)
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2 F Janice Beecroft [5804] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Ronald Johnston [5805] (living)