Jacquelyn Laura Beer

Jacquelyn L. Beer, 75, went home to Jesus unexpectedly Feb. 1, 2022, at Parkview Hospital Fort Wayne.

She was born July 25, 1946, in Galesburg, Ill., the daughter of Charles and Eunice Craft.

Jacquelyn graduated from V.I.T High School. She then continued on pursuing a degree in dental hygiene. Following graduation, she met and married the love of her life, Robert Jessop Beer, Sept. 11, 1965. They were married 48 years before he preceded her in death.

Being the mother of eight children, she was very patient, kind, loving and above all full of grace. She was a mother to many over the years, she never knew a stranger and her meal table was always open. Along with her husband and family, she operated the family business Beer’s & Jessop’s. She was loved & respected among all the concessionaires over the years.

On top of being a mother and business owner, she was a 50-plus-year member of the Eastern Star, enjoyed gardening in her garden, watching the birds and spending time with her family. She was the heart of her family and will be missed tremendously.

She is survived by her eight children: Amy (Slade) Smith, Yorktown; Robert (Bobbi) Beer II, Syracuse; Victoria Richardson, Milford; Christian (Lisa) Beer, Milford; John (Tabatha) Beer, Milford; Thomas (Trisha) Beer, Syracuse; Abby (Caleb) Gish, Othello, Wash.; Nicholas (Brittany) Beer, Milford; 20 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Robert.

Family & friends are invited to celebrate Jacquelyn’s life at a viewing Monday, Feb. 7 6 to 8 p.m. at Mishler Funeral Home, Milford. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 11:30 a.m. (calling at 10:30 a.m.) at Mishler Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, she has requested donations made to Shriners Hospital, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707, Attn: Memorial Donations Jacquelyn Beer.