With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Elmer Van Beest of Sibley, Iowa, who passed away on February 3, 2022 at the age of 86. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elmer Van Beest to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Kobus Beest and Siena Van Beest (Huls); his wife Lylliss Louise Reiter; and his siblings, Bill, Hank, Kobus, Grace Veen, Anna Jean Potter and Joyce Pecenka.

He is survived by : his sons, Kelly Van Beest (Debbie), David Van Beest (Faye) and Sheldon; his granddaughters, Jennifer Roberts (Nate) of Avon, IN, Rebecca Moore (Doug), Fort Walton Beach and Shannon Van Beest of Ames, IA; his great grandchildren, Melanie, Zeke, Karl and Jake; his brother John Van Beest (Dianne); and his sisters-in-law, Ethel Van Beest, Pepper Van Beest, Irene Reiter and Dorothy Rathje. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jurrens Funeral Homes