Bertram L. "Bert" Beukema, age 81, US Army Korean War Veteran, late of South Holland. Beloved husband for 55 years of Shirley (née Rapacki); devoted father of Lisa Beukema; dear brother of John Beukema, Grace Jacobsma, the late William Beukema, Marilyn Dykstra, and Donna Carlisle; loving son of the late William and Martha Beukema; kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Bert was retired from ABF Freight and Scot Lad Foods, with many years of dedicated service. He was a member of the Elks Lodge #981 in Highland, IN, the American Legion #1070 in Thornton, IL, and a past member of the Izaak Walton League of America in Dolton, IL. Visitation Thursday from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service Friday 10:00 a.m. at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service) 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blocks North of 162nd (Rte. 6), Dolton / South Holland. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.