Russell Beer

Russell Lee Beer, 86, widower of Donnie Ann Beer, of Beaufort, SC, died Tuesday, February 6, 2024 in The Retreat of Lady's Island. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 61 years, Donnie Ann Beer, his son Douglas Weldon Beer, his brother Leon Beer, his sister Leola Beer Cobb and his twin sister, Rosie Beer.

Visitation will be 10:30, Monday, February 12th, Anderson Funeral Home, 611 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort. SC 29906 followed by a graveside funeral services at 12:00 noon at Beaufort National Cemetery with military honors.

Mr. Beer was born on July 10, 1937 in Holly, Colorado. He is the son of the late Willie Douglas Beer and Esther Walden Beer. He met the love of his life, Donnie Osborne at a square dance in Eastover SC. They married June 5th, 1959. They raised two children and spoiled 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He severed in the Air Nation Guard for 4 years, and was deployed to France during the Berlin Wall Crisis in 1962.

After moving to Beaufort in 1970, they both immersed themselves in their new community. Russell coached his sons little league team, was president of the Beaufort High School Booster Club and Lions club member. For many years, Russell organized and prepared a monthly spaghetti dinner and yearly auction at the Exchange club to raise money for CAPA. His biggest volunteer job was being his wife's cheerleader for all her community work and political campaigns. He was frequently referred to as Donnie's husband.

He loved John Wayne westerns and war movies, country music, old TV shows and good food.

He is survived by his daughter, Patricia (Trish) Johnson of Rock Hill, SC. 3 Grandchildren, Brandon Russell Johnson of Rock Hill, SC. Katherine Lee Johnson of Charlotte NC. Paul Douglass Beer and his wife, Michelle, and their children Mickey Paul Beer, Paul Douglas Beer Jr. and Cole Franklin Beer of Lexington, SC. His Sister-in-Law; Katherine Jo Bleasdale and husband Martin of Columbia, SC.

The family would like to thank the staff of The Retreat at Lady's Island Assisted Living and Memory Care and Agape Hospice for their kind and compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to CAPA, PO Box 531, Beaufort, SC 29901,www.capabeaufort.org. Carteret United Methodist Church, 408 Carteret Street, Beaufort, SC 29902

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