William R. Beard, age 85, of Hayward, WI passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Hayward Area Memorial Hospital.

William Robert Beard was born September 26, 1936, in Peoria, IL the son of Robert and Florence (Sykes) Beard.

Bill was a member of the 1954 graduating class from Washington High School in Milwaukee, WI. On September 28, 1960, Bill joined the U.S. Air Force and served until his honorable discharge on September 11, 1960. While in the service, Bill earned the Good Conduct Medal and was stationed with the 785th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron. After his discharge he worked for Allis Chalmers and Falk Corp. doing manufacturing work. He then began work with North Central Airlines as a ticket and reservation agent in Minot, ND for four years. He moved to Roberts, WI and took a job with Republic Airlines and worked in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Bill then began work as a metal shear operator for a plant manufacturing walk-in coolers and refrigeration in River Falls, WI. After 25 years with the company Bill retired in 2000 and moved to Hayward, WI. He enjoyed hunting, tying flies for fly fishing, and photography.

Bill is survived by his close friends, Tom and Char Jones of Hayward, WI and Mary Kennedy of Old Town, MD.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his dog, Rip.

A graveside service will be held for Bill at noon on Monday, February 7, 2022 at the Spider Lake Cemetery with Father David Neuschwander officiating.

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