Philip (Phil) C. Beyer

Philip (Phil) Craig Beyer, 72, of Clarks, Nebraska passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. Memorial services for Phil will be Friday, June 6, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Heartland Evangelical Free Church in Central City. There will be no visitation or burial of ashes. Condolences can be sent to the family at 46 Heron Point, Clarks, NE 68628. Phil was born on July 19, 1952, in Aurora, Nebraska, to Chester and Dorothy (DeMaranville) Beyer and was raised on the family farm by Kronborg. Phil grew up attending St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kronborg, and graduated from Aurora High School in 1970. On February 23, 1974, Phil was united in marriage to Connie R. Collins in Lincoln, Nebraska. Together they raised two children, Corie and Paul. After their marriage they lived and worked on the Collins farm before moving to Genoa, Nebraska where they lived until moving to Clarks in 2016. Phil served as an EMT for the Genoa Rescue Squad. He was also an active member in the Genoa Lions Club where he served on the board and as District Governor. Phil enjoyed serving in church, including Bible studies, youth groups, and Awanas. Phil worked as a quality control officer for Appleton Electric Co. in Columbus for over twenty years before earning his Associates Degree from Platte Community College. He then went on to work as the safety officer at Preferred Popcorn in Chapman, Nebraska. Philip enjoyed serving at church, studying the Bible, conversing about his faith (and many other topics), spending time with family and friends, attending the State Fair, indulging in sweets (especially fudge, popsicles, and slushies), biking, swimming, camping, fishing, fixing up the family tractor, cruising in his Camaro, and admiring his collections (corvettes, lions, horses, etc.). He is survived by his wife, Connie (Collins) Beyer; daughter, Corie (Ron) Sutton; son, Paul (Julie) Beyer; ten grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; brother, Chris (Sheryl) Kester Beyer; sister-in-law, Sharon Beyer; brother-in law, Robert Irish; and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester & Dorothy Beyer; grandparents, Charles & Isabelle DeMaranville; mother & father-in-law, Dolores & Lawrence Collins; brothers, Lynn and Clark Beyer; sister-in-law, Lynda Sue (Collins) Irish and brother-in-law, Jim Collins.

Philip (Phil) C. Beyer

July 19, 1952 - May 24, 2025