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“My family will miss Ken. Working with Ken for a few years in PSR allowed me to see another side of him. He was witty, smiling, and always gave great...Read More »
1 of 20 | Posted by: Stephen W. Douglas - O'Fallon, MO

“My condolences to Ken's family. He was a great guy and a terrific supervisor. ”
2 of 20 | Posted by: Jody Overmyer - Raleigh, NC

“My deepest regrets to the Beach family. Ken was such a pleasant and warm man. I enjoyed working with him during my time in St. Louis. Prayers have...Read More »
3 of 20 | Posted by: Mary Ellen Foster - Chapin, SC

“We were saddened to read the Sunday Herald Obituaries to see that Ken, was included. We offer our prayers, concern and warm wishes to all of you at...Read More »
4 of 20 | Posted by: Willard & Audrey Pingel - IL

“A true gentleman in every sense of the word...I am honored to have known him and called him a friend. We all shared so many great times at races,...Read More »
5 of 20 | Posted by: Vicki A. Vojak - St. Peters, MO

“I was saddened to hear this news from my parents, longtime across-the-street neighbors to Ken when he was growing up across the street in Mount...Read More »
6 of 20 | Posted by: Kathy Pingel Woods

“My deepest sympathies are with your family. I can only imagine your sadness at this time. My prayers are with you all. ”
7 of 20 | Posted by: Jill Bingham - St. Peters, MO

“Gina - I just learned this evening about your husband's passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family at this very difficult time. My...Read More »
8 of 20 | Posted by: Sharon Hill - Dardenne Prairie, MO

“Ken was a class act person, co-worker and boss. Always quick with a smile and nicety or quick to share a running experience; it was always a...Read More »
9 of 20 | Posted by: Rob and Jenn Elfrink - MO

“No matter what Ken was doing, running, biking, working in they yard, etc, he always took the time to wave or say hi as we passed your house. We are...Read More »
10 of 20 | Posted by: Michelle - O'Fallon, MO

“I have known and worked with Ken for nearly 14 years at IT and then Shaw. He was always a great guy to work with over the years. His low key...Read More »
11 of 20 | Posted by: Justin Barker - Lenexa, KS

“We are saddened to learn of Ken's sudden death ! Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. ”
12 of 20 | Posted by: Joe ,Gina and Maria Bennett and Family

“My daughter Sydnie was a PSR student of Mr. Beach's last year. He was a great teacher and very dedicated. I still remember him talking about the...Read More »
13 of 20 | Posted by: Tammy Hobday - OFallon, MO

“We are so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. He was such a warm and compassionate person. Even though we only had the pleasure of getting together in...Read More »
14 of 20 | Posted by: Steve and Genie Bunch - Tucson, AZ

“Ken will be missed in so many ways. Our family will miss looking out our back windows and seeing him working so hard to take such beautiful care of...Read More »
15 of 20 | Posted by: Cathy Pescarino - O'fallon, MO

Photo of Ken at our wedding in 2008. “Ken was a great man and my favorite boss. I enjoyed being his Assistant at The Shaw Group for five years. Ken taught me a great deal and he always...Read More »
16 of 20 | Posted by: Tiffany Coney - Shiloh, IL

“My heart goes out to Gina and the girls and all of Ken's friends and family. I have been praying for all of you and will continue to do so. ”
17 of 20 | Posted by: Mike Benz - La Grange, IL

“I have always been amazed at all of the many talents that Mr. Beach possessed! Those crazy engineers and their physics... :) His motivation to...Read More »
18 of 20 | Posted by: Beth

“My daughter kara loves to go over to the house with christina. She always talks about how nice her dad is and loves to play with there dog. She will...Read More »
19 of 20 | Posted by: Jessica - ofallon, MO - friend

“Ken is a sweetheart of a man and we look forward to seeing him again real soon in God's perfect timing. ”
20 of 20 | Posted by: Frank and Anna Mae Benz - CA


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Beach, Jr., Kenneth "Ken", of O'Fallon, Missouri, died suddenly at home of a pulmonary embolism on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at the age of 57. Loving husband of Gina Beach; beloved son of the late Kenneth C. and Catherine A. Beach, Sr.; devoted father of Laura Caterina Beach and Christina Catherine Beach; dear brother of Br. Dennis Beach, OSB, Ben Beach, Marty (Kathy) Beach and Maryellen (John) Riley. He is preceded in death by his in-laws Bill and Ginny Jenkins and infant brother Brian. An avid runner, Ken was a member of the St. Louis Fleet Feet Runner's Club and ran the Boston Marathon in April 2012. He served both as an extraordinary minister and as a PSR teacher for St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Ken "never had anything bad to say about anyone," and will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to SJU Ken Beach Memorial, St. John's University, PO Box 7222, Collegeville, MN 56321 or https://secure.imodules.com/s/1433/3/giving.aspx?sid=1433&gid=3&pgid=397&cid=1052 (please note "Ken Beach Memorial" on form). (Ken's daughters attended Saint John's partner school, the College of Saint Benedict, and his brother Dennis Beach, OSB, teaches at Saint John's.)