Joseph J. Beyer, age 84, a long time resident of Madison Heights, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at St. John Macomb Oakland Hospital - Oakland Center, Madison Heights, Michigan. Joseph was born March 4, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of Pauline, dear father of Jeffrey Beyer of Madison Heights, Michigan. Brother of Charles Beyer of Fraser, Michigan, Ralph (Rosemarie "Dolly") Beyer and the late John "Jack" Beyer. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 18, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home 30351 Dequindre Madison Heights, Michigan 48071. Instate Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral 11:00 a.m. Amazing Grace Lutheran Church 29860 Dequindre Warren, Michigan 48092. Interment Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak, Michigan. Joseph grew up in Fraser, Michigan, Joseph is a veteran of the Army (Korea) and retired from Farmer Jack in 2002, and is a life member of the Clawson - Troy Elks Club. Memorials to Amazing Grace Lutheran Church.