Joel M. Beyer

Joel Michael Beyer, age 38, of Manawa, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. He was born on May 31, 1979 in New London, son of Jerry and Judy (Kriese) Beyer. On May 2, 2009, Joel married Laura Ramacitti in Appleton. He went to school in the Little Wolf School District. He then received an Associate’s Degree in Marketing from Fox Valley Tech. Following the Tech, he went to Lakeland College and received his Bachelor’s Degree. He was employed in Appleton for a number of years but recently was employed at the Waupaca Foundry. Joel enjoyed hiking, hunting and fishing. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Manawa.

He is survived by his wife Laura; 5 children: Brandi Beyer and her fiance’ Adam Clussman , Jaymz Beyer, Brooklyn Beyer, Kai Beyer and Lillian Beyer; his father: Jerry ( Betty ) Beyer; sister: Jodi (James) Shostak; Also many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother Judy in 2004; paternal grandparents: Louis (Carla) Beyer; maternal grandparents: Mayford (Genevieve) Kriese.

The funeral service for Joel will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Manawa (742 Depot St.) with Rev. Nathan Reichle officiating. A visitation for Joel will be held AT THE CHURCH on Monday, March 12, 2018 from 4-7 p.m. and also on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to his wife Laura.