Memorials may be made to Parkinson's Disease Foundation or Alzheimer's Association. Beste, William B., of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Mary Angela Beste; dear son of the late Henry W. Robert Beste and the late Margaret Berter Beste; cherished father of Susan (William) Morrisroe, Gary W. (Rae) Beste, Deborah (Garrett) Frechmann, Jennifer (Eric) Johnson, Christopher (Laurie) Beste, and Mark (Ann) Beste; loving grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 2; dear brother of Margaret Bills and the late Robert Beste, Alice Westerfeld, Raymond Beste, and Edith Phillips. William spent 39 years with Wagner Electric and retired as a Divisional Supervisor, and was a dedicated associate with State Farm Insurance in St. Charles for a number of years. He was also a member of American Legion Post #312 and Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree Member, Council 823, St. Charles, MO.