Robert Dale 'Brownie' Beyers

Robert Dale "Brownie" Beyers Sr., 93, of Westville, passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2019. He was born on July 28, 1925, in Pana, IL, the son of Wilfred Cyril and Marguerite {Adams} Beyers. He was united in marriage to Rowena Forsythe on October 6, 1947, until her passing on July 12, 1991. His family includes: his children, the late Robert Dale (Mary Ann) Beyers Jr. of Manville, Rick (Susan) Beyers of Westville, Jim (Jill) Beyers of Georgetown, Mary (Rick) McDermott of Floyds Knobs, IN, Eileen (John) Barton of Westville, & Mark (Ann) Beyers of Hope; his grandchildren & great grandchildren: Jennifer Beyers; Erica (Neil) Heineke (Addy, Elly, Colby, & Colin), Rod (Christine) Beyers (Erin, Andrew, & Kaitlyn), Megan (Rob) Kelsey (Avery & Evy), Sabrina (Tim) Power (Garret, Liam, & Reagan), Kelsy (Josh) Clark (Wade & Grant), Ryan (Jen) Beyers (Ryten, Rowen, & Ruthie), Natalie (Joey) Couch, Justin Beyers (Lily), Casi (Frank) Spencer (Trenton, Natalie, Brynn, & Maddi), Matt McDermott, Will McDermott, Molly (JJ Bailey) Stanis (Bryson, Kyler, & Rowan), Travis (Annie Picklesimer) Barton, and Chris Barton; his siblings, Mary Margaret Holthaus of Taylorville, Nick (Gert) Beyers of Oconee, Don (Pat) Beyers of Pana, Joe (Myrna) Beyers of Pana, Bill (Kathy) Beyers of Pana, Mike (Bev) Beyers of Pana, Pat Holthaus of Pana, and Bette Funneman of Pana; his sister-in-law, Jeanie (Vinnie) Ermovick of Tucson, AZ; and numerous nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by: his parents; his wife; his son; his brothers, Cyril Beyers and Lyle Beyers; and infant sister, Irene Beyers. Dale worked in road construction as an operating engineer, retiring from Danville Asphalt in 1992. He was a 66-year member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 841. He was also a member of St. Marys Catholic Church in Westville and the Knights of Columbus. Dale enjoyed being in the country, horses, golf, traveling and his Model-T. He always had a smile, a good sense of humor, and a story to tell. He collected everything, could talk to anyone, and seemed to know everyone. He loved his family and spending time with them more than anything. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Dales family is deeply grateful to granddaughter, Casi Spencer, Columbus Garrett and Mark Lete for the care and companionship they provided to him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am, Thursday, August 1, 2019, at St. Marys Catholic Church, 231 N State St, Westville with Father Loftus officiating. Visitation will be held 2:00pm to 7:00pm, Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Westville, located at 414 S. State St. He will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery, Pana, IL, on Friday, August 2, 2019 at 11:00am with Father Allen officiating. Memorial donations may be given in Dales name to Masses at the familys churches. Please join his family in sharing memories through his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.