Memorial contributions may be made to St. John U.C.C. Cappeln Building Fund or the Arthritis Foundation. Melvin Fred Beier was born to Gustav August and Bertha Beier in Cappeln, Missouri. He is preceded in death by his loving parents. Mr. Beier was a life-long farmer in Cappeln, Missouri. He was a member of St. John U.C.C. in Cappeln, Missouri, a member of International Harvester Collector's Club and the Carpenter's Union. Mr. Beier is survived by his dear wife, Bernice L. Beier of Foristell, Missouri; three children: Leon Beier of Foristell, Missouri, Dyas Beier (Cindy) of Kansas City, Kansas and Becky Beier Falk of Wright City, Missouri; four grandchildren: Kristi, Jennifer, Aaron and Andrew Beier of Kansas City, Kansas. He is preceded in death by a sister, Frances Beier Rosener Douglas.