Gerald "Corky" Beuthin

GERALD (Corky) Beuthin Jerry, affectionally known to most as Corky, passed peacefully at his family farm on October 23, 2024 shortly after shooting a buck while bowhunting, one of his favorite activities. On July 14, 1948, Louis & Viola (Miller) Beuthin welcomed their 9th son, Gerald. Corky, as he would soon be known as, grew up on the farm attended a one-room schoolhouse for his elementary education, graduating from Green Lake High School in 1967. Shortly after graduation, he joined the US Army, served a tour in Vietnam. After serving his country he obtained a drafting degree from Moraine Park Technical College and worked as a draftsman at McQuay Perfex/Senior Engineering in Berlin. He continued there as an engineer after earning his degree in Mechanical Design Engineering. After the business closed, Corky was employed by Green Lake County as the Veteran Service Officer. During his 17-years there, he helped countless veterans obtain the help and benefits they rightly earned. He worked there until his retirement. In 1973, he married his love, Peggy Ryan, at St Gabriel’s Church in St Louis, MO. The couple moved to Berlin raising their three children, Christopher, Andrew and Sarah. He enjoyed being retired and spent many happy years hunting, fishing and puttering around the family farm. He took pride teaching his children these things and to enjoy the outdoors. No matter how tired he was, he was always willing to go fishing, play catch, or garden with them. He instilled these passions in his nine grandchildren. Corky was always there for family and friends, never passing up an opportunity to lend a helping hand. He was a member of the Green Lake Legion Post 306, the VFW Post in Berlin and the Forty and Eight. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Peggy; his son Christopher (Patti McConnell) Beuthin of Berlin, and their 6 children: Stephanie (Evan Moriarty), Austin, Reagan, McKinley, Hayes and Nixon Beuthin all of Berlin, his son, Andrew (Wendy Graczyk) Beuthin and their 3 children: Ella, Logan and Ethan Beuthin of San Clemente CA, and his daughter, Sarah Beuthin, of Madison, WI He is further survived by his brothers, Dennie (Jill) Beuthin of Ripon, Larry Beuthin of Fairwater and his sister Betty (Dave) Kuen of Neenah, several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and many nieces, nephews and many friends. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Louis and Viola Beuthin; his in-laws, Thomas and Lucille Ryan; brothers, Louis, Ervin, Darwin, Gilbert, Vernon and David; sisters-in-law, Ruth, Joan, Janet, Doris, Carolyn, Elisabeth and brother-in-law, Mike Sprehe. An informal Celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at his son’s house at W920 West Forest Ridge Road starting at noon with Military Honors at 1pm. A Memorial has been established in his honor. Corky, we hope you enjoy endless days of hunting, fishing, gardening, complaining about Wisconsin sport teams, and arguing politics. We love you!

Gerald "Corky" Beuthin

July 14, 1948 - October 24, 2024