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Beryl Latham
January 31, 1939 - December 25, 2020

Beryl Latham, 81, of Hazleton passed away Friday December 25, 2020 at his home.  There will not be visitation.  Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM on Friday January 8, 2021 at the Geilenfeld-Buehner Funeral Home in Oelwein.  Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at Oelwein.  A memorial fund has been established. 

Due to state and federal guidelines on gatherings regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing is required.  Those in attendance are required to wear a mask.

Beryl Junior Latham was born in Oelwein on January 31, 1939 to parents Doras and Lucille (Boots) Latham.  He attended Oelwein High School and served his country honorably in the Iowa National Guard.

Beryl was no stranger to so many people around the community.  He’s been known to be hilarious, kind, generous, loving, and one heck of a fisherman.  He enjoyed fishing all around the Midwest including Minnesota.  He worked for John Deere and retired after 30 great years.  There were always tractors in every room of his house and he took great pride in his career.  It was there he met his love, Susie.  They had a great life together that he cherished.

Beryl loved his family immensely and made sure they all knew that.  There were many family gatherings and fun trips.  We know he’d want us to mention his McDonald’s family too.  He enjoyed your company and he always talked about the fine people he spent time with there.  He always knew how to have a good time.  Beryl was one of the best people to have the pleasure of being around.

Left to celebrate Beryl’s life are his children: Bruce (Karine) Latham of Prior Lake, MN and Gregg Latham of Oelwein; his grandchildren: Rob (Sarah) Latham of Prior Lake, MN, Nicole (Sean) Barstad of Shakopee, MN,  Tiffany (Eric) Zieser of Hazleton, Zhanna (Artum) Guskov of Minnesota, his great-grandchildren: Genevieve, Cecelia,  Edison, Jinna, Isabella, Brooklyn, Clara, Jackson, Sophia, Samuel, Christian, Seth, Matthew and Joshua; his siblings: Joan Stolfus, Carol Neilsen, Kenneth (Marilyn) Latham, Bea (Ted) Leonard, Linda (Mike) Steil, Jon Latham, Mary (Harry) Ritter, Lowell Latham; and many nieces and Nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Doras and Lucille Latham; his loving partner Susan Beenken; his grandson Thomas Latham; his great-granddaughter Brittney Latham; his siblings: Duane Latham, Ronald Latham and Faye Ziegler; his nephews Christopher Steil and Dane Latham; his sister-in-law Beverly Latham and his brother-in-law James Stolfus.

 

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Mary Gaffney on January 10, 2021 at 3:30 AM said:

Deepest Condolences to the family and dear friends. May you rest in peace. Give a hug to Susie. In my heart I know these two are so happy together again
Robert and Dianna Quario on January 8, 2021 at 6:53 PM said:

So sorry for your families loss. I have taken care of Beryl and susan several times as my patients when they were in the hospital. He will be missed as a good family friend that always had a smile and kind heart for everyone. Robert and Dianna Quario Waterloo Ia
Sheryl Gosse on January 7, 2021 at 9:35 PM said:

I'm sorry for your family's loss. Have known Beryl many years always had a smile on his face I know a few other family members Linda and Carol you all have our sympathy. Cherish your memories and always be close with all family.
Elaine Gallagher on January 5, 2021 at 9:35 PM said:

My sympathy to the family. I so enjoyed visiting with Beryl when ever I saw him. He was a kind and enjoyable person. I knew Susan too and I know how much he missed her. RIP my friend.
Julene DeHart on January 4, 2021 at 1:25 PM said:

I have known Beryl since I was 16.
I will miss the calls we made back and forth
checking on each other since both
of us lost our mates. God Bless all of
the family.
Ellen Gaffney on January 4, 2021 at 12:16 PM said:

Sincere sympathy to friends and family of Beryl.
I doubt he ever met a person he didn't like, or who
didn't like him. He had such a nice smile and was
pleasant to everyone. May he rest in peace.
Vickie Buckman on January 4, 2021 at 11:50 AM said:

I am so sorry for the families loss. Beryl was such a nice guy. We always had a good laugh when he would come to the bakery for coffee and a donut. He will be missed.
MICHELE McKEEN KIZZIRE on January 3, 2021 at 12:14 PM said:

BRUCE, GREGG & FAMILIES, I AM SADDENED FOR YOUR LOSS. BERYL WAS A GREAT FAMILY FRIEND. I'VE KNOWN HIM SINCE MY YOUNGER CHILDHOOD DAYS. HE WAS ALWAYS VERY KIND & FUNNY. I WILL BE KEEPING YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES IN MY PRAYERS AS YOU NAVIGATE THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

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