Beverly Claire Hexum
Monday, April 14, 1930
Date of Death:
Sunday, February 6, 2022
Age:
91 years old
Burial
Location: Oakwood Cemetery
Monday, April 14, 1930
Date of Death:
Sunday, February 6, 2022
Age:
91 years old
Monday, April 14, 1930
Date of Death:
Sunday, February 6, 2022
Age:
91 years old
Beverly Claire Hexum
Beverly Hexum passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at her residence, at The Homestead of Rochester, after all of her family had said their farewells.
Beverly Claire (Knocke) Hexum was born on April 14, 1930 to Walter and Bertha (Backhaus) Knocke in Williston, North Dakota. The family moved to York, Nebraska, where Bev grew up. After graduating from high school, Bev moved to Rochester to attend the Kahler School of Nursing, where she met Dick Hexum.
On March 6, 1950, she and Dick married at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They made their home in Rochester and raised their 2 sons, while operating their family business ventures.
Bev enjoyed travel adventures with family and friends all over the world. Her true love, however, was her artwork and crafts. Watercolor painting was something she mastered over the decades. Bev was an advocate of education and funded scholarships at Lourdes High School, RCTC, University of Minnesota, University of Nebraska, and the University of Iowa.
Bev is survived by her two sons, Richard L. Hexum Jr. (Kathryn Augst) of Hayward, WI and Thomas M. Hexum (Barbara Pappas) of Rochester, MN; grandchildren, Anne (Derek) Kuehl, Ryan (Crystal) Hexum, Adam Hexum, Christina Hexum, Abigail Hexum, and Charles Hexum; great-grandchildren, Brianna, Griffin, Lilly, Madeline, Elliot, Leisel, and Ingrid; brother-in-law, Les (Barb Brooks) Hexum of Deephaven, MN; nephews, Jeff Hexum, Matt (Tammy) Hexum, and Marc (Kerri) Hexum.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Dick, her parents, one brother, one sister, and one niece.
The family would like to thank the amazing staff of Seasons Hospice, the dedicated caregivers from Home Instead Senior Care, and The Homestead staff and friends.
Memorials are preferred to be sent to Lourdes High School Hexum Scholarship, Seasons Hospice, or Gloria Dei Church in Bev’s memory.
A family celebration of Bev’s life will be held at a later date.
Condolences
The family of Beverly Claire Hexum has received the following condolences.
Bev was such a wonderful woman- always so happy and friendly. She and Dick were so much fun to spend time with at Tracy and Annetta's and the New Year's Day parties at their home were such a treat! They were always so welcoming! We wish to extend our condolences to the entire Hexum family.
Mark and Diane Phelps
Tom,Barb,Abby&Mitch Charlie&Cece you all have my deepest sympathy and you are all in my prayers
Tom,Barb,Abby&Mitch Charlie&Cece you all have my deepest sympathy and you are all in my prayers
To the entire Hexum family. So sorry to hear about the passing of Bev. Bev was like a second mom to me stopping by the Hexum’s was such a fantastic memory she was always so kind ❤️ and always had several Tips for Tom and.I And Rick . Beverly was always cooking molasses cookies for Tom Johnny Purves and myself. so fun stopping at the her home taking about the grand old NE Rochester Kids love Marcia and Jim Thompson
Hexum Family,
Teresa and I would like to extend our condolences to your family with the passing of your mother and grandmother. Our parents shared a special friendship throughout their entire lives and your mother and father were always so gracious to everyone that they met. We will cherish the watercolor paintings that were created with Bev’s talent, her eye for beauty and the love that she unselfishly shared with others. God Blessed us all with Bev.
Sincerely
David and Teresa Silker
Tom and Barb...I am so very sorry to hear about your mom.....just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you.