Elizabeth A. “Betty” Beecher, 92, of Dubuque died on her favorite holiday, Christmas Day, 2025. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 am Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 1870 St. Ambrose Street followed by a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 10:30 am. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Betty was born April 25, 1933 in Dubuque, daughter of Wilson and Anna (Rietjens) Smith. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in 1951.

On February 7, 1953 she married Robert F. Beecher at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. They had a long, wonderful 66 year marriage until his passing on November 9, 2019.

She and Robert co-owned Beecher Company. She loved working there where she could socialize with her customers. She worked there until she was 85 years old.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and pets, and going to the casino. She also enjoyed singing with the Sweet Adelines.

Betty’s faith was very important to her. She was a long time, active member of St. Mary’s Church where she served on the finance committee. She was a member there until its closing. She then became a member of St. Anthony’s Church.

She is survived by four children, Craig (Bonnie) Beecher of Dubuque, Pamela (Kevin) Welsh of Dubuque, Paula  Beecher of Phoenix, Arizona, and Brian (Cali) Beecher of Dubuque; six grandchildren, Garrett (Liz) Welsh, Kristin Beecher and her son Eli Gross, Brent Beecher, Trisha (Max) Huss and their children, Teagan and Carter; Phil Beecher, and Beth (Seth) Hoerner and their children Vivian, Jace and Cal.

She is also survived by a special cousin, Patricia Roesner.

She was also preceded in death by a sister, Jeanette Lewandowski.

Memorials may be made to Elizabeth “Betty” Beecher Memorial Fund.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staffs at Stonehill Care Center and Hospice of Dubuque for their wonderful care.