Robert D. Beeman, 92, of Pleasant Hill, passed away Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, at SpringMeade Retirement Community.He was born June 21, 1918, in Covington, Ohio, to his parents Charles and Bertha (Bucholtz) Beeman.He was preceded in death by his loving wife Lois (Laudenslayer) Schmermund-Beeman in 2006; his parents; brothers Earl Beeman and Carl Beeman; and a sister, Betty Thompson.He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Sharon and William Hughes of Columbus; son and daughter-in-law James and Alice Beeman of Troy; grandchildren Nicole Starcher of Lewis Center, Ohio, Rob and Suzanne Hughes of Delaware, Ohio, Betsy and Chad Widener of Casstown, Sarah and Randy Kirkland of Centerville; great grandchildren Ayla Starcher, Bailey Starcher, Case Starcher, Nathan Hughes, Hannah Widener, Kaylin Widener, Levi Kirkland, Elizabeth Kirkland; brother John Beeman of Covington; brothers-in-law John Thompson and Bud Laudenslayer; sisters-in-law Judy Laudenslayer and Joy Stubbins; and numerous nieces and nephews.Bob was a 1936 graduate of Covington High School and retired from the Miami Conservancy District as a hydrographer. He was a U.S. Army Air Corp veteran serving in World War II. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Church of Christ, the Franklin Masonic Lodge, Troy, and the Pleasant Hill Kiwanis.After he retired, Bob enjoyed taking bus trips with his wife Lois, spending time with family and friends, and rooting for the Cincinnati Reds. He also enjoyed gardening, collecting clowns, playing cards and reading National Geographic.Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at Jackson-Sarver Funeral Home, 1 S. Main St, Pleasant Hill. Pastor Craig Showalter will officiate with interment following at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 10-11:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County or Pleasant Hill United Church of Christ.The family would like to thank the staff at SpringMeade and Hospice of Miami County for the care they gave to Bob during his stay.