OBIT: Elmer D. BEEMAN, 1996, Boswell, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Patty Millich and proofread by Alice James. Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ BEEMAN Elmer D. Beeman, 56, 9117 Somerset Pike, Boswell, died Nov. 16, 1996, at home. Born Dec. 17, 1939, in Friedens, son of Earl D. and Mary (Fleegle) Beeman. Preceded in death by parents and brothers, Harold and Bob. Survived by wife, Deane Gilley, and these children: Raylynn, wife of R.J. Leininger, Oakhurst, Texas; and Michael Gilley, at home; and stepchildren: Debra Beal, Boswell, and Daniel Baronie, New Florence; grandchildren: Alyssa Leininger and Andrew Gilley. Brother of William, married to Marion Pesiri, Middle Village, N.Y.; and Patty Finch, Florida. Also survived by numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Member of Somerset Post 554 VFW, and Somerset DAV. Retired Army staff sergeant with 20 years of service. Vietnam War veteran. Correctional officer with Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice for 9 years. Friends received from 10 a.m. until the time of memorial service at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Hoffman Funeral Home, Main Street, Boswell, the Rev. Michael W. McGary officiating. Cremation in charge of St. Claire Cemetery Assoc., Greensburg. Daily American, November 18, 1996 [B0950]