Robert Lee Beute

On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, Robert Lee Beute, age 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Marilyn Beute; parents August and Flora Beute; siblings Betty Beute, Laura VanHaitsma, and August Beute Jr. He is survived by his children Timothy (Angela) Beute, Karen (Kevin) Blain, Kristen (Randall) Haisma; grandchildren Brian (Amanda) Beute, Dana Beute (Travis Ewing), Josh (Becky) Beute, Joe (Anna) Beute, Natasha Beute, Jamie Kloosterman, Kari (Abel) Nieto, Kate (Nick) VanderWeele, Becky (Teddy) Lang, Ana (Connor) Chapin, Beth (Ben) Minnema, Jessica Haisma; 18 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Bob was a loving father and grandfather, always wanting to help with projects. He was the quintessential handyman with the gift of service, but above all, he was a man of God. Never faltering in his faith, Bob made sure his family worshiped together every week in church and at the family table. Bob worked for several excavating companies, but for most of his career, he owned his own excavating and snowplowing business. When not working, he enjoyed traveling with Joanne in their motorhome, spending many winters in Florida and other parts of the south, doing mission work, and making new friends in their travels. Always the do-it-yourself-er, spending many hours working for his church and for his family, Bob's legacy will live on.

Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Cook Funeral Home in Byron Center (2067 84th St. SW, Byron Center, Michigan 49315). Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2024 at Byron Center Bible Church (8855 Byron Center Ave. SW, Byron Center, Michigan 49315), with visitation from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers and in memory of Bob, memorial contributions may be made to Wycliffe Bible Translators. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.cookcaresbyron.com in their guest book online.