Henry William Beyersdorf

Henry W. Beyersdorf
“Hank”
Neenah

Age 65, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 11, 2001 following a 17 year courageous struggle with lymphoma cancer, myasthenia gravis, and late last year, a heart attack. He was born on October 12, 1935 in Fremont, WI the son of the late Henry and Priscilla (Smith) Beyersdorf. He graduated from Appleton High School class of 1953. He married Janice J. Casperson on July 8, 1955. He worked for Schulz Concrete Products in Appleton for 32 years. Prior to his illness he enjoyed bowling, snowmobiling, camping, playing softball, his card club, and mostly treasuring his time at his cottage in Suring. His love of life was his family, and sharing special times with all of them at every opportunity. He was an avid fan of his two grandchildren’s sporting activities and their academic achievements, even in his last days. He enjoyed spending time in his sun porch watching the birds and the squirrels. . He always maintained a sense of humor and was ready to share a joke even through difficult times. He was faithful to his Lord with regular worship at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Appleton
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be sadly missed by his family and numerous friends. Survivors include his wife Janice, who was a loving and unselfish caregiver for the past 17 years, a son and special daughter-in-law Dennis and Cindy Beyersdorf ; two grandchildren Amanda and Jeremy Beyersdorf; all of Neenah, two sisters and brothers-in-law Gladys and Calvin Armitage, and Mary and Roy Sieg all of Appleton; two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law Wilmer and Carol Casperson of Green Bay, Ken and Mary Casperson of Woodruff, WI. He will also be missed by his nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear and special friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and brother-in-law Irene and Harold Biebow and their son Dan, and special in-laws Al and Crystal Casperson.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 302 North Morrison Street in Appleton with the Rev. Ralph Waack officiating. Interment will take place at Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4-8 PM and at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the time of the services. A memorial fund is being established.
The family would like to thank all of the local and University of Wisconsin Madison hospital physicians, nurses, and caregivers for all of their care. A very special thanks to Dr. Richard Love from the UW Hospital in Madison who along with the Lord helped him through this past 17 years.
I AM FREE
Don’t grieve for me for now I am free.
I am following the path God made for me!
I took his hand when I heard him call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy,
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.
As yes, these things I too shall miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I’ve savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 739-1231