Wilbur F. Beyer, age 93, of Black Creek, passed away Sunday morning, November 8, 2009, at his home. He was born February 3, 1916, son of the late William and Katherine (Hilgenberg) Beyer. On September 6, 1941, he was united in marriage to Elmyra Seitz in Black Creek. She preceded him in death on June 12, 2009.

Wilbur was a lifelong farmer, retiring in 1979. He also had worked part-time at Badger Plug and Stokely Van Camp. He was a volunteer fireman with the Town of Black Creek Fire Department. After his retirement, he enjoyed going to auctions and the sales barn. He liked hunting, playing cards and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his children: Ralph (Shirley) Beyer, Black Creek; Larry (Sven) Beyer, Black Creek; Karen Kranzush, New Franken; Jim Beyer, Black Creek; Debbie (Al) Kramer, Black Creek; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; a sister, Clara Rohloff, Appleton; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Harold (Leola) Seitz, Black Creek.

He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Amy; a son-in-law Jerry Kranzush; two brothers: Raymond and Gordon, two sisters: Marguarite (Chester) Herman and Dorothy Beyer as well as two infant siblings.

Special thank you to Sylvester and Rita Theobald (still the world's greatest neighbors), Chaplain Jim and the staff from ThedaCare at Home.

Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at St. John's United Church of Christ, Black Creek from 10 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. with Reverend Don Baumann officiating. Burial in Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com.