Byron K. "Newt" Beucler

Byron K. “Newt” Beucler, 89, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on January 24, 1931, in Monroeville, Indiana to Glen L. Beucler and Effie M. (Geyer) Beucler. Byron was united in marriage to Barbara J. Wagner on August 11, 1949, in Lexington, Kentucky and she preceded him in death on July 25, 2013.He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Monroeville.

He was a graduate of Monroeville High School in 1949. He was a manager where they made magnet wire for manufacturing at Phelps Dodge Copper Products Corp.

He enjoyed basketball, golf, bowling and fishing.

Survivors include his daughter, Beverly Jean Murphy of Aliso Viejo, California; son, Brenton James Beucler of Monroeville, Indiana; brother, Edwin G. (Harriet) Beucler of Angola, Indiana; two grandchildren, Erin (Joel) Lambert & Christine Murphy; and two great-grandchildren, Andrew & Jaxson Lambert.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; a brother, Gale J. Beucler (18 months) and a sister, Leona Schlemmer.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home Jacobs Chapel with Pastor Ralph Klinker officiating.  A reception with light food and refreshments will be held prior to the memorial service from 11:00 a.m. until the memorial service begins.

Preferred memorials are to Monroeville Volunteer Fire Department or Heartland Hospice.

Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel in Monroeville, Indiana.