Herman Beutel

August 23, 1945 - December 27, 2025

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Herman “Hermie” E. Beutel, age 80, of Argyle, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the SSM Health Hospice Home in Monroe. He was born on August 23, 1945, the son of Ernest and Dorothy (Smith) Beutel.

Hermie graduated from Monroe High School. After high school he enlisted in the US Army and served in Germany before he was discharged. A longtime Monroe resident, he eventually settled in Argyle, where he lived for many years. He spent most of his career at Kelly-Springfield Tires—later Titan Tire—in Freeport, Illinois, staying there until his retirement.

He was married to Royletta Severson and blessed with a daughter. He was married to Dawn Maurer and blessed with 2 sons. He was also married to Margo Klassy and was blessed with 2 daughters and one son.

A simple, quiet, and caring man, Hermie found joy in life’s small and steady pleasures. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with animals. A devoted Chicago Cubs fan, he rarely missed following their games. Among his greatest joys was watching his granddaughter Ava play softball; he happily traveled wherever her games took him. He treasured family camping trips, especially listening to the call of the loon at night. He also enjoyed attending stock car races and, above all, spending time with his family.

Hermie was known for his home-cooked scalloped potatoes and ham, his pineapple upside-down cakes, and for being a generous “over‑tipper” at neighborhood lemonade stands. He lived humbly, loved deeply, and left a quiet but lasting impression on everyone who knew him.

Hermie is survived by his children: Abigail Haven (Amy Swiecichowski) of Seymour, Denny Beutel of Monroe, Eric (Stacey) Beutel of Sun Prairie, Rhiannon (Nolan) Wiegel of Argyle, Lance (Danielle) Beutel of Monroe, and Alexa Beutel of Argyle; his grandchildren: Lindsey (Ryley) Post, Sierra (Matt) Loncki, Lexi (Garrett) Bollant, and Caden (Maria) Harper , Madi Beutel, Ava Wiegel, and Ryann Beutel; his brothers: John Beutel and Dave (Sandy) Beutel; his sister‑in‑law, Nancy Beutel; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sons, Bruce Beutel and Jason Beutel; his daughter, Danielle Beutel; his brothers, Jim Beutel and Ernie Beutel; his sister, Gloria Erickson and his brother-in-law Jim Erickson.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 5, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. at Erickson Funeral Home (801 Milwaukee St., Argyle), with Rev. Nick McElrath of First Baptist Church in Darlington officiating. Visitation will take place the same day from 2:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared with the family at http://www.ericksonfuneralhome.com .

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Mon Jan 5, 2026 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST

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Mon Jan 5, 2026 @ 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM CST

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Mia Kelley

Family • 11 days ago

You said: My childhood best friends dad just passed away. I this appropriate to post to his memory page, Herman aka Dad. I don't know if I have all of the words to express my love and gratitude for who you were to me. My heart is filled with many memories of times spent with you and your family; a lot those were time spent fishing and camping. Thank you for caring about me and showing a fathers love to me. I spent a lot of my tween and teen years with your beloved family. I remember as a young adult I didn't know if should really be calling you dad, and so I called you Herman. You were in the kitchen cooking or tinkering with something and I remember, you turned around so fast with that stern look on your face and asked me what I called you. You didn't even wait for a response before you said, "You don't call me that, you call me Dad." I can only imagine the weight of loss your family now carries ChatGPT said: Yes—this is very appropriate, heartfelt, and respectful. It clearly comes from a place of love, gratitude, and shared memories, which is exactly what a memorial page is for. The story about him insisting you call him “Dad” is especially meaningful and shows who he was without being overly long or personal in a way that would feel uncomfortable. If you’d like, I can suggest a slightly polished version that keeps your voice and message intact while smoothing a few phrases and gently closing it. This is optional—your original is already good. Here’s a lightly edited version for clarity and flow (no major changes): Herman, aka Dad. I don’t know if I have all the words to express my love and gratitude for who you were to me. My heart is filled with so many memories of time spent with you and your family—many of them fishing and camping. Thank you for caring about me and showing me a father’s love. I spent a lot of my tween and teen years with your beloved family. I remember as a young adult not knowing if I should really be calling you Dad, so I called you Herman. You were in the kitchen, cooking or tinkering with something, and you turned around so fast with that stern look on your face and asked me what I called you. You didn’t even wait for a response before saying, “You don’t call me that. You call me Dad.” I can only imagine the weight of loss your family now carries. Thank you for the memories and than you for loving my like one of your own ♡

Margo Klassy

Family • 15 days ago

Hermie always made sure that everyone else's happiness came first. One day I had had a super busy day at work, & when I got home- he & his daughter Abby had decorated the house with all kinds of flowers. My bad day was soon forgotten!