Joseph Beer Jr., age 64, of Ellis passed away Friday, February 20, 2015, at his home.

He was born February 14, 1950, in WaKeeney, Kansas, to Joseph and Rose (Waldschmidt) Beer Sr.

He received a Master’s in Counseling and had worked as a School Counselor.

He is survived by a sister, Rebecca McDonald and husband Willard II of WaKeeney; a niece, Sara McDonald of Oakley and a nephew, Willard John McDonald III of WaKeeney.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John Beer.

Private family inurnment will be at a later date in the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ellis.
Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel of Ellis.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected].