OBIT: Earl Francis "Bull" BEEMAN, 2004, Somerset, Somerset County, PA
  
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  EARL FRANCIS "BULL" BEEMAN
  
  Earl Francis "Bull" Beeman, 73, Somerset, died July 11, 2004, at Somerset 
  Hospital. Born July 16, 1930, in Acosta, a son of Elmer Francis and Jennie Mae 
  (Hoover) Beeman.  Preceded in death by parents; two infant sons, Earl and Ronald 
  Beeman; brothers, George and Ronald Beeman; sisters, Margaret Garlitz, Helen 
  Kern and Ruby Harden.  Survived by wife, the former Stella Mae Pletcher to whom 
  he was married 55 years; children: Mrs. Edgal "Lee" (Constance "Connie") Sheetz, 
  Friedens; John A. Beeman, married to the former Loretta Burkett, Somerset; Mrs.  
  Pete (Brenda L.) Berkey, Somerset; Raymond K. Beeman, married to the former 
  Deborah Suchian, Somerset; Mrs. Alan (Cheryl L.) Bennett, Somerset; and Shawn R.  
  Beeman, married to the former Amy Klink, Somerset; 12 grandchildren and six 
  great-grandchildren.  Brother of Mrs. Ernest (Minnie) Whited, Spangler; Mrs.  
  Cloyd (Wanita) Horrell, Derry; Mrs. Catherine Bittinger, Meyersdale; and half 
  sister, Mrs. Harold (Linda) Frantz, Chestnut Ridge.  Member of First United 
  Methodist Church.  Worked from 1948-1960 as a coal miner for Eastern Gas and 
  Fuel. Then worked from 1960-1996 for the former Briggs Industries where he 
  retired as a foreman with 36 years of service.  Also member of American Legion 
  Post 445 of Berlin.  Friends received 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Hauger-Zeigler 
  Funeral Home, Somerset where service will be conducted 10 a.m. Thursday.  The 
  Rev. Patricia M. Nelson officiating.  Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  
  Contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 149 W. Patriot St., 
  Somerset, Pa. 15501.  
  
  Daily American, July 13, 2004