Eugene "Gene" Van Beek's obituary , Passed away on August 18, 2025 in Cedar, Iowa

Eugene "Gene" Van Beek

May 1, 1933 - August 18, 2025 (92 years old)

Cedar, Iowa

Eugene "Gene" Van Beek's obituary , Passed away on August 18, 2025 in Cedar, Iowa

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Eugene "Gene" Van Beek

May 1, 1933 - August 18, 2025 (92 years old)

Cedar, Iowa

Eugene Van Beek Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Eugene Van Beek of Cedar, Iowa, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Eugene left this world on August 18, 2025 at the age of 92, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Eugene Van Beek or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Garrit Beek and Sophie Van Beek (Stoik); his son Douglas Van Beek; his granddaughter Gina Rizzio; and his siblings, Dorothy Schultz, Virginia Hansen, Loretta Rand, Ruth Foss and Kenneth Van Beek.

He is survived by: his wife Gloria Ann Apfel; his daughters, Tammy Rizzio (Rick), Wendy Fitzgerald and Gwen Blass (Chris); and his siblings, Corinne Krusensterna, Carolyn Topdahl, Thomas and Robert Van Beek. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

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Cedar Memorial



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Aug 24

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Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home

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Aug 25

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Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories

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