Harold "Beaner" Bean

Harold L. "Beaner" Bean, 75, Marathon, died Monday, September 26, 2016 under the care of Ministry Hospice at his home surrounded by family. He was born July 16, 1941 in Stratford, son of the late Charles and Helen (Schwickerath) Bean. On December 5, 1964 he married Audrey, daughter of the late Harvey and Bernice Bohman at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stratford. She preceded him in death on April 6, 1998. Harold proudly served four years in the United States Marine Corp. He began his career in law enforcement as Chief of Police for Stratford followed by 30 plus years with the Marathon County Sheriff's Department retiring as a Detective Sergeant. Harold and Audrey owned and operated Someplace Else in Edgar. He also enjoyed working with great friends at Woodward Auctions and Wausau Sales. Survivors include his Children, Jeffrey (Carrie) Bean, Antigo, Gregory (Michelle) Bean, Marathon Connie (Dale) Frieders, Marathon and Carrie (Chris) Kaiser, Stratford. He was lucky enough to find a best friend and companion in Karen George. He is also survived by grandchildren, Cassandra Bean (fiancAC. Andy Seubert) and Jessica Bean; Olivia and Alexis Frieders; Betsy, Samantha, Bradley and Audrey Kaiser; sisters-in-law, Joyce (Butch) Wojcik, Rosie Bean, Judy Bean and Deb Chrouser; brother-in-law, Steve (Jackie) Bohman. Besides Audrey and his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, William "Neuman", Donavan, Robert and Glenn Bean and a brother-in-law, Larry Bohman. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church, 700 N. 2nd Avenue, Stratford. Pastor Sue Eidahl will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Stratford. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services all at Zion Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established on behalf of Beaner. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com