ROBERT LOUIS BEYER

Robert Louis Beyer gravestone
(Photo by Vernon B. Paddock)

B. November 25, 1936 in Libertyville, Lake County, IL
M. Navy Veteran
D. January 1982
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Father: Louis Albert Beyer born January 5, 1906 in Little Wolf, Waupaca County, WI, son of August Beyer (1868-1923) and Elizabeth/Louise (Brown/Braun) Beyer (1878-1982); Louis died November 1981; Last residence in Round Lake, Lake County, IL

According to the U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947:

“Name: Louis Albert Beyer; Address: P.O. Box 77, Round Lake, Lake County, Illinois; Telephone: (blank); Age in years: 34; Date of Birth: 1-5-06; Place of Birth: Little Wolfe, Waupaca, Wis, U.S.A.; Name of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Mrs. Frances Lena Beyer; Relationship of That Person: Wife; Address of That Person: P.O. Box 77, Round Lake, Lake County, Illinois; Employer’s Name: Johns Manville Inc.; Place of Employment: Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois; Race: White; Height: 5-8; Weight: 148; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Brown; Complexion: Light; Signed: October 16th 1940”

Mother: Frances Lena (Drake) Beyer born February 12, 1913 in Illinois, daughter of Howard Eugene Drake (1875-1950) and Anna M. (Kunke) (Kuehl) Drake (1885-1954); Frances died August 11, 1967 (See section pertaining to Frances Lena (Drake) Beyer buried in the Fort Hill Cemetery)

Additional Information:

According to the 1950 U.S. Census for Avon Township, Lake County, IL, the household members were:

“Louis Beyer, head, age 44, married, born in Wisconsin, Occupation: Factory; Frances Beyer, wife, age 37, married, born in Illinois; Robert Beyer, son, age 13, never married, born in Illinois; James Beyer, son, age 4, never married, born in Illinois”

According to the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007:

“Name: Robert Louis Beyer; Gender: Male; Race: White; Birth Date: 25 Nov 1936; Birth Place: Libertyville, Illinois; Death Date: Jan 1982; Father: Louis A Beyer; Mother: Fran L Drake; SSN: 332286340; Notes: Jul 1951: Name listed as ROBERT LOUIS BEYER; 30 Dec 1987: Name listed as ROBERT BEYER”