Arend "Rich" A Beezhold

Arend A. “Rich” Beezhold, age 87, of Momence, Illinois, was welcomed into his new home by his faithful Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Beloved husband of 66 years to Ann Beezhold nee Vander Wagon. Loving father of the late Keith (Rebecca) Beezhold, Sandra (Andrew) DeVries, and Paul (Sue) Beezhold. Cherished grandfather of Corey (Donna) Beezhold, Eric DeVries, Sarah (Justin) Husser, Amanda (Mark) Schoon, Seth Beezhold, Edward (Kathy) DeVries, Evan (Marta Johnson) DeVries, Claire (fiancé Noah Eshuis) Beezhold, Kayleigh DeVries. Cherished great grandfather “Papa Beez” of 14. Dear brother of late George (Anita) Beezhold, and late Renee (Charles) Niemeyer. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Momence OPC. Rich was a local business man for many years with Apollo Disposal Service. He was also an avid water lover, enjoying boating and fishing. Rich and Ann enjoyed traveling the country with the grandchildren whenever possible. He was deeply loved by his family and will be greatly missed.

Visitation Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Faith United Reformed Church 130 W Corning Rd, Beecher, IL 60401. Rev. Lane Keister will officiate. Private Interment will take place Monday at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery – Elwood, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to World Home Bible League. Arrangements entrusted to Smits- Momence Funeral Chapel 203 N. Locust St Momence IL 60954. For more information, please contact 815 472-4050 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.com