Herbert Dubendorf Beem

Herbert D. Beem passed away March 21, 2019, at the age of 87. He was born June 1, 1931 in South Haven. Herb was a band director for East Lansing Public Schools for 25 years. Herb played in several local bands, including the MSU Alumni Band and VFW 701 Band.

Surviving are his wife, Florence Beem; son, Gary Beem; daughters, Jackie (Robert) Bohringer and Christine (Jeff) Bunker; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Beem; mother, Viva Mae (Harold) White; sister, Norine (Reg) Willemsen.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00pm on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes East Chapel. The family will receive friends from 11:00am until the hour of service.