Robert Beauchene

Robert Eugene Beauchene, 85, of Sioux City passed away Friday, April 10, 2015, at his residence.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with the Rev. Craig Collison officiating. Visitation will be 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, with a Knights of Columbus rosary at 6:30 p.m., at the church. Visitation will resume from noon until service time Friday at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Berkemier Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home.
Bob was born on Jan. 18, 1930, in Sioux City, to Harvey and Eva (Larkin) Beauchene. In the 1930s, Robert was taught how to swim by Johnny Weismuller the actor who portrayed Tarzan. In the 1940s, he attended Hollywood High. He entered into the U.S. Navy as an airman for five and a half years during the Korean War.
After returning to Sioux City, Bob married Patricia Harbeck on May 15, 1954, at Sacred Heart Church. He graduated from Central High School.
Bob was a leader, always striving to be the best he could be. In his work life, his intellect and creative mind was always recognized and appreciated by his employers and peers. As a postal employee, he advanced to the superintendent position which he held until retirement. He loved his work but his true passion was service to others. Empowered by his strong faith, God, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, he tirelessly gave his time and finances for the betterment of people and countless causes. Bob's life and how he conducted his many roles is an example for all of us to emulate. We celebrate having such a tender and loving man in our lives. He will be missed by all.
Survivors include his wife, Pat Beauchene; son, Ronald (Mary) Beauchene of Omaha; daughters, Theresa Beauchene of Des Moines, and Jane (Jerry) Swanson of Duncanville, Texas; grandchildren, Syreeta, Tykeesha, Taylia, Katie, Kevin, and D.J.; great-grandchildren, Eli, Nick, Jersie, Colton, Macey Jane, Addy Lou, and Maddy; brothers, Kenneth (Maria) Beauchene of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., and James (Louise) Beauchene of Vancouver, Wash.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Keith Beauchene.