Stephen Beard Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Stephen Beard of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, born in Syracuse, New York, who passed away on September 30, 2025 at the age of 79. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Beard and Eilene Beard; and his former wife Sandra Beard. He is survived by: his wife Mary Flesner Beard; his children, Brian of Norristown, PA, Sean (Mariah) of Salem, MA and Jennifer Ferst (Adam) of Norristown, PA; his sisters, Lynne Burke (Graham) of Orangeville, ON and Janice Cannizzo of Fort Worth, FL; his stepchildren, John Gualdoni (Beeta) of Woodbury, MN, Jamie Gualdoni (Tara) of Maple Grove, MN and AnnaMary Gualdoni-Smith (Derek) of May Township, MN.; and his grandchildren, Bella, Gianna, Isaac, Keira, Gia and Piper.
Memorials can be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church, the Minnesota Historical Society, or donate blood to your local Red Cross.
