Wayne Beer

September 13, 1960 - October 25, 2019

Visitation: Visitation, with family present, will be Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at Redeemer Free Lutheran Church.

Service: Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 28 at Redeemer Free Lutheran Church, Canton, SD.

Wayne Beer, age 59, died Friday, October 25, 2019 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 28 at Redeemer Free Lutheran Church, Canton, SD.  Visitation, with family present, will be Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at Redeemer Free Lutheran Church.

Wayne was born on September 13, 1960 to Howard and Martha (Breugem) Beer in Canton, SD.  He grew up in Canton, graduating from Canton High School in 1978.  He married Marcy Glenn on September 25, 1982 at Canton Lutheran Church.

Wayne began his 50 year career at the Canton Locker at the age of 9.  He enjoyed his customers and working with his family. In his spare time, he liked to farm, hunt, fish, shoot trap and attend farm auctions.  He was active in 4-H and loved helping his girls show cattle and pigs.

Grateful for sharing his life are his wife of 37 years, Marcy; daughters, Amy (Kevin) Olfert and Ashley (Ryan) Drietz; grandson, Landon; mother, Martha; special friend, Butch Scott; along with numerous other friends and relatives.   He was preceded in death by his father, Howard and sister, Kathy.

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  1. Linda Solem on October 25, 2019 said:

    I’m so sorry! Prayers for the family! Much love ❤️ to Martha, Marcy, Amy, and Ashley

  2. Jim and Zoe Breugem on October 26, 2019 said:

    We are grateful for Wayne’s life which was a life well lived with family & friends. Our hearts are so sad for his family & extended family. We love Wayne and all the family Our hearts are right there with you even though we can’t be at this time. Just keep walking in your Faith and the example he has set before you. Prayers and Love for you all.

  3. Mike & Teresa Drietz and family on October 26, 2019 said:

    So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  4. Craig and Patty Dittberner on October 26, 2019 said:

    We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Craig and Patty Dittberner

  5. Mac and Carol McEntee on October 26, 2019 said:

    We are so sorry for the loss of Wayne. He will be missed. Sending prayers to all.

  6. Dale & Joyce Boerma on October 27, 2019 said:

    Our sincere sympathy to Wayne’s family! We are so sorry to hear that he has passed away.. May God bless & comfort all of Wayne’s family, now & in the days ahead.. Sincerely, Dale & Joyce Boerma

  7. Dale & Joyce Boerma on October 29, 2019 said:

    You have our sincere sympathy in the passing of Wayne! We are so sad & sorry to hear this news! May God bless & comfort all of family & loved ones.. Our thoughts & Prayers are with You & will be in the days to come.. Sincerely,
    Dale & Joyce Boerma

  8. Bill & Renee Schultz on November 1, 2019 said:

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. We are so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing.