Lawrence F. Beales, 89, of Kenosha, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at St. Joseph Home for the Aged. Born in Kenosha on December 10, 1920, he was the son of the late Arthur V. and Amanda M. (Kreofsky) Beales. He attended Frank Elementary, McKinley Jr. High and graduated from Kenosha High School Class of 1939. After serving in the military, he completed his education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he received a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. On March 2, 1942, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, during World War II, first as an enlisted man in the Air Force and then as a commissioned Officer in the Army Corps of Engineers. He served two years in China, Burma and India Theaters until his honorable discharge on January 25, 1946. On November 29, 1945, he married Jean M. Scholey at St. Thomas Aquinas Rectory. From 1948 until 1959, for 12 years, he was employed by Snap-On Tools. He then worked at Eaton Dynamatic Corp for 25 years, retiring in 1984. Lawrence was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church, The Wisconsin Professional Engineers, Senior Action Council and was a life member of the V.F.W. Junker Ball Post #1865. Surviving are his wife, Jean of Kenosha; three sons, Robert (Sharon) of Ojibwa, WI, John (Karen) of Plymouth, WI, and Thomas (Debra) of Pleasant Prairie; a daughter, Laurie (Dr. Michael) Walsh of Racine, WI; a daughter-in-law, Debra of Trevor, WI; fourteen grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael; two brothers, Bert and Floyd Beales; and two sisters Grace L. Lutz and Jeanette Beales. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 27th, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 11:00 a.m. Entombment, with military honors, will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Joseph’s Home for the Aged or Hospice Alliance would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Lawrence’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Debbi Kenyon Bewley
March 29, 2010
My family and I would like to offer our condolences to you. Although it had been quite some time since I had seen Lawrence, my mom, Sue, kept me updated on your family as the years have passes. We continue to pray for you as the days go on. God Bless.
Jean Bartel
March 27, 2010
My sympathy, to the whole family, in the loss of your father. What a blessing you have had for so many years. I will keep you in my prayers.
Janis & Stanley Gorecki
March 27, 2010
Dear Jean & family - we were so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. We seem to have lost touch with your family, since my folks died. Please know that I have a lot of fond memories of our family's interacting since I was a small child. My (& Stan's) best to all of you as you go thru this grief.....Jan
john Mohr
March 27, 2010
Jean - I'm sorry to read of Larry's passing. I remember my chat with both of you at Wendy's several years ago. A very nice man. Sincerely , John Mohr
Joyce (Glerum) Brundage
March 25, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Beale's was loved by my parents, Lawrence and Elaine and respected by our entire family. He was always so kind, gentle and a true hero. My prayers for all of you.
Ron Mielke
March 25, 2010
To the family of Larry Beales:I'm on vacation in Florida right now and I'm sorry I cannot attend Larry's funeral. My association with Larry began when he was a drafting instructor at University of Wisconsin Extension Center when I was beginning my engineering education. Larry was a tough instructor and the drawings had to be meticulously done. It continued when I worked with Larry for his whole career at Eaton Dynamatic. We even car-pooled to work for a number of years. Larry was a wonderful person and a pleasure to work with. His passing surprised me completely as in the last year I saw him bowling at Sheridan Lanes with two other individuals we both knew. I was really surprised at Larry's age in the obituary because he seemed so much younger to me with his attitudes and activities. I will always have fond memories of Larry and I would like to express my condolences to Mrs. Beales and their family.