Marcus Estel Beher
(1889-1914)
Bessie A. Jones
(1890-1924)
James Sherman Arnett
(1865-1933)
Mary Rachel Hummer
(1878-1964)
Marcus Keith Beher
(1913-2001)
Elizabeth Lucille Arnett
(1913-2008)
Dr. Marcus James Beher
(1943-2017)

 

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Spouses/Children:
1. Dorothy Loretta "Dede" Rinehart

Dr. Marcus James Beher 2 3 4 5 6 7

  • Born: 11 Apr 1943, Springfield, Clark, OH 2 3
  • Marriage (1): Dorothy Loretta "Dede" Rinehart on 7 Aug 1965 in Springfield, Clark, OH 1 2
  • Died: 15 Feb 2017, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL at age 73 1

   Another name for Marcus was Jim Beher.3

   FamilySearch ID: L1ZJ-P75.

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Census in 1950 in Springfield, Clark, OH. 8 The 1950 census recorded Marcus K. Beher, 36, living with wife Elizabeth L., 36; Marcus J., 7; and Richard K., 1. The parents were born in Indiana and children in Ohio.

2. Newspaper: Springfield News-Sun: Beher-Rinehart Engagement, 9 May 1965, Springfield, Clark, OH. 9 Dorothy Loretta Rinehart (photo)
The engagement and planned Aug. 7 marriage of Dorothy Loretta Rinehart to Marcus James Beher are being made known by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas Rineart Sr. of 7731 W. National rd., New Carlisle. Mr. Beher is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Keith Beher of 31 Gordon rd. The future bride attended Tecumseh High School and will graduate in June from Wittenburg University where she was affiliated with Sigma Kappa Sorority. She is a part-time employe or Sears, Roebuck and Co. Mr. Beher attended Tecumseh High School and Ohio State University where he is enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine. The wedding will be performed Wittenberg's Weaver Chapel.

3. He was educated at Ohio State University in 1969 in Columbus, Franklin, OH. 1

4. Occupation: veterinarian in 1969 in Columbus, Franklin, OH. 1

5. Residence: in Jun 1969 in N Manchester Twp., Miami, IN. 10

6. Newspaper: Springfield News-Sun: Marcus J. Beher is Awarded DVM Degree, 8 Jun 1969, Springfield, Clark, OH. 10 Marcus James Beher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus K. Beher of 31 Gordon rd. received a doctor of veterinary medicine degreee from the College of Vertinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Saturday. Dr. Beher received a bachelor of science degree in agriculture in 1966 and is a 1961 graduate of Tecumseh High School. He is married to the former Dorothy Rinehart of 7815 W. National rd. Dr. and Mrs. Beher are moving to North Manchester, Ind. where he is entering practice.

7. Residence: on 1 Sep 2000 in Wellington, Palm Beach, FL. 11

8. Residence: on 7 Jun 2001 in Wabash, Wabash, IN. 4

9. Residence: on 18 Jan 2008 in Wabash, Wabash, IN. 12

10. Obituary: McDonald Funeral Home: obituary of Marcus "Jim" Beher on 15 Feb 2017 in La Fontaine, Wabash, IN. 1 Wabash, Indiana '96 Marcus "Jim" Beher, age 73, died on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was the beloved son of Marcus Keith and Elizabeth Lucille (Arnett) Beher, and brother of Cheryl (Michael) Stacey of Springfield, Ohio, and Richard (Debbie) Beher of Ridgway, Illinois.

He leaves his wife of over 50 years, Dorothy ("Dede") Rinehart, who he married on August 7, 1965, in their hometown of Springfield, Ohio. He is also survived by three children: Marcus (Christie) Beher, Rachel (Joe) Rizzuto, and Kevin (Terri) Beher; five grandchildren: Candice Gatchel, Trinity Gatchel, William Rizzuto, Katherine Rizzuto, and Nina Rizzuto; numerous nieces and nephews; and extended family Susan Hunter, and Rod and Marla Lines.

As a young boy, Jim traveled to Wabash County every summer to work on his Aunt Ruth's (Knight) farm, drive the grain truck for his Uncle Dick (Knight), and fish in the family pond. After graduating from Tecumseh High School in New Carlisle, Ohio, he attended The Ohio State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Agriculture in 1966 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1969. He practiced veterinary medicine for 35 years in LaFontaine, Indiana, patiently providing care to animals ranging from snakes to dairy cattle. In his retirement, he returned to his first passion '96 farming his fields in Wabash County. When he was not in the combine, tinkering in the barn, or caring for the family cats, he accompanied his wife to concerts at Honeywell Center, traveled to Ireland, Alaska, and Cozumel with family, watched old movies or a SYFY channel thriller, "snowbirded" in Palm Beach, and took his grandchildren on tractor rides and hikes and wienie roasts in the woods.

A calling for family and friends will be held on Friday, February 24, 2017 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street in LaFontaine, Indiana.

A service will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 11:00am also at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel. His ashes will be spread by family and friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the National Kidney Foundation (www.kidney.org) or a charity of your choosing. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.


Marcus married Dorothy Loretta "Dede" Rinehart, daughter of William Thomas Rinehart and Dorothy S. Weimer, on 7 Aug 1965 in Springfield, Clark, OH.1 2 (Dorothy Loretta "Dede" Rinehart was born on 1 Mar 1943 in , Clark, OH 13.)


Sources


1 McDonald Funeral Homes (Indiana) (Wabash and LaFontaine, Indiana. https://www.mcdonaldfunerals.com), Obituary 5 Feb 2017 https://www.mcdonaldfunerals.com/notices/Marcus-Beher for Marcus Jim Beher.

2 FamilySearch.org, Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2QQ8-B84 Marcus James Beher and Dorothy Loretta Rinehart, 07 Aug 1965; citing Clark, Ohio, United States, reference ; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 466,649.

3 Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176606239.

4 The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, IN), 9 Jun 2001, obituary of Marcus Keith Beher.

5 Ancestry.com, Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005 (Indiana State Board of Health. Marriage Certificates, 1958–2005. Microfilm. Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indianapolis, Indiana.), Wabash County 037664, Joseph E. Rizzuto and Rahcel E. Beher, m. 4 Sep 1999 Carmel, IN.

6 Springfield News-Sun, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, 11 Jun 2001, page 16. Obituary of Marcus Keith Beher.

7 "McDonaldFunerals.com," https://www.mcdonaldfunerals.com/obituary/MarcusMarc-Beher.

8 "1950 United States Census," https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6XB4-BSBM Marcus K Beher Springfield OH.

9 Springfield News-Sun, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, 9 May 1965, page 40. Beher-Rinehart Engagement.

10 Springfield News-Sun, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, 8 Jun 1969, page 48.

11 FamilySearch.org, United States Public Records, 1970-2009, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KTK3-PQG Marcus James Beher, Residence, Wellington, Florida.

12 Springfield News-Sun, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, 20 Jan 2008, page 33. Obituary of Elizabeth Beher.

13 FamilySearch.org, United States Public Records, 1970-2009, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KTK3-PQT Dorothy L Beher, 2000.



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