Barbara K. BeemerSYRACUSE – Mrs. Barbara K. Beemer passed away Nov. 9, 2022, and now rests with her beloved husband of 63 years, William K. Beemer, who preceded her in passing.
Born June 18, 1927, to her parents, Dorr and Ruth McGuffey Keplinger, in Markle, she spent her early years in the Markle area where she enjoyed the company of her brother and sister, Richard Keplinger and Carolyn Pfohl Keplinger, both of whom preceded her in death. Their days were spent at the Markle quarry swimming, ice skating on the Wabash River and roller skating at the local rink.
She graduated from Markle High School and attended Purdue University before returning to Markle where she worked a number of varied jobs in the area. She met her lifelong love, William Beemer, and they eventually wed in August of 1949. They lived in Nappanee for several years before moving to the shores of Lake Wawasee in Syracuse. Here they raised their daughters, Cindi L. Beemer (Wells) and Constance K Beemer (Nitsch), while she managed the busy household. Many wonderful days at the lake with visiting parents, grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles all enjoying the lake were to follow.
While living in Syracuse, Barbara was involved in may community activities through her church and civic groups. She was an avid golfer and longtime member of the Maxwellton Women's Golf Association. She continued to be active in the community until late in life working in the church thrift shop and assisting with other church activities. During her life she mourned the loss of a great-grandaughter-in-law and great-great-granddaughter. She is survived by her two daughters, Cindi L. Wells, of Syracuse; and Constance K. Nitsch, of Kalamazoo, Mich., along with six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Barbara will be remembered as a loved and cherished daughter, wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family and life dearly. Her cheerful demeanor and thoughtfulness will never be forgotten and will be missed by all who knew her.
There will be a graveside service on Monday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. at the Markle Cemetery in Markle.
Memorials and donations can be made in her honor to WACF or the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County.
