Charlotte R. Beam, age 73, of Kenosha died on Thursday, November 6, 2014, at Sheridan Medical Complex, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 7, 1941, in Kenosha and was the daughter of the late Robert and Vera (Regner) Patterson. On October 3, 1959 she was married to Donald F. Beam, Sr. After 10 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on November 24, 1969. While raising her children, Charlotte was employed as an emergency room technician with St. Catherine's Hospital. She was also previously employed with Crown Manor Nursing Home in Waukegan and Hospital Manor Nursing and Rehab Center. She is survived by her children, Vicky M. (Paul) Wegmann, Donald F. (Barbara) Beam, Jr., Brenda L. (Bob) Gardiner, Rhonda R. (Dimas) Acevedo and Katie (Donnie) Smith; two sisters, Pat Blonshine and Fran Rozzoni; 21 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son, William A. Beam and a brother, Roger Patterson.

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Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home, 3720 39th Avenue. Interment will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.