Edwin Beikmann

Edwin A. Beikmann, 84, died Oct. 12, 2020, at the Clay County Medical Center, Clay Center.

He was born on Oct. 11, 1936, on the family farm near Clifton to Herman and Esther (Schaaf) Beikmann. On Oct. 18, 1936, he was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church by the Rev. Paul Stolp.

He attended Immanuel Lutheran School. He was confirmed on April 2, 1950, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Linn, under the Rev. B. Hobratschk. He graduated Linn Rural High School.

He married Nancy Rogge on June 5, 1960, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Linn, by the Rev. John D. Kovac. The couple had four children: Jeffrey, Gregory, Todd and Amy.

At Zion Lutheran Church he was an elder, a member of the Board of Education, an auditor of the church books and served as Circuit Forum Representative from 1988-2006.

He worked at the Washington County Creamery in Linn, and in 1966 was hired by Henry Kuhlman to work at Kuhlman Implement and Hardware, Inc. as a parts manager. He later became the owner.

He was a member of the Booster Club, city council and then served as mayor. He worked as a 4-H leader in woodworking and coached baseball. From 1989-2005 he represented Linn and Palmer on the Blue Valley Telecommunications Board. He was active on the Washington County Disability Advisory Committee.

Preceding him in death were his parents; a 4-year-old sister, Alma Dorothy; brothers and sisters in law, Ralph (Lydia) Beikmann and Raymond (Muriel) Beikman; brother in law and sister in law, Olen (Loretta) Rogge.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy; sons, Jeffrey (LaShelle) Beikmann, Linn, Greg (Shari) Beikmann, Overland Park, and Todd (Donna) Beikmann, Prairie Village; daughter Amy (Rick) Hildebrand, Linn, 10 grandchildren; sister-in-law Micky Beikmann; brothers-in-law Virgil (Marian) Rogge, Vernon (Marge) Rogge and Fred (Idonna) Rogge.

A funeral service was Oct. 17 at Zion Lutheran Church, Linn. Pastor David Gruoner officiated. Eunice Beier was organist and the hymns were “I’m But a Stranger Here,” “Amazing Grace” and “Abide With Me.”

Pallbearers were Josh Dankenbring, Peter Beikmann, Thomas Beikmann, Benjamin Beikmann, William Beikmann, Christopher Beikmann and Michael Easley.

Burial was in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

A memorial fund has been established to Zion Lutheran Church, Linn Lutheran School or Linn Community Nursing Home. Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home.

Washington County News • Oct. 22, 2020