Herman “Hermie” E. Beutel, age 80, of Argyle, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the SSM Health Hospice Home in Monroe. He was born on August 23, 1945, the son of Ernest and Dorothy (Smith) Beutel.
Hermie graduated from Monroe High School. After high school he enlisted in the US Army and served in Germany before he was discharged. A longtime Monroe resident, he eventually settled in Argyle, where he lived for many years. He spent most of his career at Kelly-Springfield Tires—later Titan Tire—in Freeport, Illinois, staying there until his retirement.
He was married to Royletta Severson and blessed with a daughter. He was married to Dawn Maurer and blessed with 2 sons. He was also married to Margo Klassy and was blessed with 2 daughters and one son.
A simple, quiet, and caring man, Hermie found joy in life’s small and steady pleasures. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with animals. A devoted Chicago Cubs fan, he rarely missed following their games. Among his greatest joys was watching his granddaughter Ava play softball; he happily traveled wherever her games took him. He treasured family camping trips, especially listening to the call of the loon at night. He also enjoyed attending stock car races and, above all, spending time with his family.
Hermie was known for his home-cooked scalloped potatoes and ham, his pineapple upside-down cakes, and for being a generous “over‑tipper” at neighborhood lemonade stands. He lived humbly, loved deeply, and left a quiet but lasting impression on everyone who knew him.
Hermie is survived by his children: Abigail Haven (Amy Swiecichowski) of Seymour, Denny Beutel of Monroe, Eric (Stacey) Beutel of Sun Prairie, Rhiannon (Nolan) Wiegel of Argyle, Lance (Danielle) Beutel of Monroe, and Alexa Beutel of Argyle; his grandchildren: Lindsey (Ryley) Post, Sierra (Matt) Loncki, Lexi (Garrett) Bollant, and Caden (Maria) Harper , Madi Beutel, Ava Wiegel, and Ryann Beutel; his brothers: John Beutel and Dave (Sandy) Beutel; his sister‑in‑law, Nancy Beutel; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sons, Bruce Beutel and Jason Beutel; his daughter, Danielle Beutel; his brothers, Jim Beutel and Ernie Beutel; his sister, Gloria Erickson and his brother-in-law Jim Erickson.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 5, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. at Erickson Funeral Home (801 Milwaukee St., Argyle), with Rev. Nick McElrath of First Baptist Church in Darlington officiating. Visitation will take place the same day from 2:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared with the family at http://www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
