COLUMBUS--Eugene Harold Beier, age 82, of Columbus was called to his heavenly home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, July 1, 2022.

Eugene was born the only son of Harold and Dorothy (Miller) Beier on October 20, 1939 in Beaver Dam. Eugene was baptized and confirmed at St Stephen's Lutheran Church. Gene graduated from Beaver Dam High School class of 1957.

Gene served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Vietnam era. After serving his country, he worked for the Monarch Range company as a traveling salesman in Minnesota. Gene then changed careers to become the owner and operator of Beier Burial Vaults in Columbus where he manufactured and delivered concrete burial vaults for 35 years. Gene retired from the vault business in 2005. In retirement, Gene kept busy by fishing, driving vehicles for a local dealership, and working as an attendant at Badger Car Wash. Gene always enjoyed visiting with people and helping them.

Eugene was married to Elaine Krause for over 50 years. Eugene and Elaine were blessed with six children: Ethan (Colleen) Beier of Blanchardville, Esther (Kevin) Newell of Brookfield, twin Sarah (Scott) Anderson of Eagle River, twin Martha (Terry) Waterworth of Madison, Aaron Beier of Menomonee Falls, and Jesse (Becky) Beier of West Bend. Eugene and Elaine were also blessed with five grandchildren: Hollie Beier, Ashley Newell, Amber Newell, Macy Waterworth, and Joshua Beier.

Eugene was a faithful member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church since moving to Columbus where he served on the church council and as an usher. He also served on the Lakeside Lutheran High School general board. He placed an importance on Christian education and was able to provide his six children with 12 years of Lutheran instruction.

Eugene was also a member and past commander of the American Legion Post #62 in Columbus, member of Columbus Chamber of Commerce, member of Beaver Dam Fishing Club and Senior Center.

Gene is survived by his children, grandchildren, brother-in-law Alden (Charlotte) Krause and brother-in-law Eric (Sharon) Krause, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Dorothy, wife Elaine, brother-in-law Rev. Harmon Krause and sister-in-law Betty Krause, relatives, and friends.

Eugene's Christian funeral service will be celebrated at 11:30 A.M., with visitation beginning at 9:30 A.M., on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, Columbus. Rev. Benjamin Zuberbier will officiate.

Interment will follow at Burnett Corners Central Cemetery on County Road B, Town of Burnett, with full military honors.

Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church in Columbus, Lakeside Lutheran High School in Lake Mills, or American Legion Post 62 in Columbus.

Please share your online condolences with Eugene's family at jensenfuneralandcremation.com.

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