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Obituary: Herb Beutz

Beutz, who lived in Rancho Bernardo for more than three decades, died on Feb. 10.

Herbert “Herb” Arthur Beutz

  • June 16, 1926 to Feb. 10, 2012 

Herb Beutz, a 35-year resident of Rancho Bernardo, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 10, with his loving family by his side. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Herb was born in St. Cloud, MN.

Herb married Yvonne LaRoche in 1952, in Longview, WA where they began their family and moved to California and lived in Lynwood, Tustin and San Diego, where they raised their 11 children. Herb was dedicated to his church and family throughout his life. He enjoyed long rides on his motorcycles and sport cars. His professional career as a dental technician for 45 years brought smiles to thousands of faces!

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Herb was preceded in death, by his wife, Yvonne, in 2002 after 50 years of marriage. He is survived by his 11 children: sons Phillip, John, Mark, Steven, Gregory, Jeffrey and Thomas; and daughters Mary Anne, Jayne, Patricia, Irene and his sister, Sr. Mary Minette OSB and brother, Jerry. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

A public viewing will be held on Thursday, Feb. 16 from 2-6 p.m. at Poway-Bernardo Mortuary and a Mass service will be held on Friday, Feb. 17 at 9 a.m. at in Rancho Bernardo.

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