Harold James Beuer, 80 of Columbia passed away peacefully at his home on March 30, 2026.

Family and friends are invited to Harold's Life Celebration 11:00 AM Friday, April 3, 2026, at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home in Centralia with burial to follow in the Red Rock Cemetery in Harrisburg.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Harold was born on December 22, 1945, in St. Louis County, the son of Charles and Elsie (Kopesky) Beuer.

In 1984, Harold married Joyce Proctor and she survives.

Along with his wife, Harold is survived by his sons, Kenneth Dale Watson, Jr. and wife Tori of Hallsville, Randy Dean Watson and wife Tina of Harrisburg a daughter, Sheryl Brady of Columbia; grandchildren, Jacob Watson, Katelin Watson, Devin Watson, Timmy Watson, John Watson, Ethan Kribbs; great-grandchildren, Callie DeClue, Weston Watson, Ellie Kribbs; sister Dollie Sydney.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Ralph Beuer, Donald Beuer, and Bobby Beuer.

Fishing, camping, mushroom hunting, woodworking, and being outdoors are some things Harold enjoyed. He loved his work; he was a brick Mason for over 61 years. His greatest joy in life was his family, he cherished his time with his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.