Richard W. Beer, 86, of East Main St., died, December 25, 2012 at his home.
He leaves his wife of 50 years, Margaret J. (Sweet) Beer; one son, Richard K. Beer and his wife Janice of Spencer; two brothers, George and Robert Beer of Spencer; one sister, Doris Thomas of Spencer; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Darrell Beer and siblings, Herbert, Arnold, Ethel, Beverly and Jean. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Herbert and Ethel (White) Beer and lived most of his life in Spencer before moving to West Brookfield.
Mr. Beer owned and operated Richard Beer Tile in Spencer for 29 years before retiring in 1991. He was a United States Army Veteran of W.W. II.
A Graveside Service with Military Honors for Richard will be held Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Baystate VNA and Hospice, 50 Maple St., Springfield, MA 01103-1979. Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Main St., West Brookfield is assisting the family with arrangements.