Joseph L. Beverly, 87 of Valparaiso, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 28, 2025. He was born on February 27, 1938 in Hammond, Indiana to Joseph and Marjorie (Clements) Beverly and was raised by his mother and stepfather, Fritz Bliss. Joe was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and began his career at U.S. Steel working as an electrician for 15 years. After working at U.S. Steel, he began wiring homes which eventually led into his custom home business, Custom Craft Homes. He was a member of the Bible Baptist Church of Portage and the Masonic Dunes Lodge 741, golden star member of the M.L. McClelland Lodge 357 of Hobart and was a 32-degree Scottish Rite Master Mason. Joe was an avid reader, fisherman, golfer, softball player, and he loved to sing and write poetry. Above all else, Joe was strong in his faith and loved having the family gather around the table at the family home to enjoy time with one another.
Joseph’s first wife, JoAnne A. (Crocker) Beverly passed away suddenly after their first year of marriage, Joe remarried to Maxine B. (Sharp) Beverly for 23 years, before her passing. On June 24, 1985, Joseph married Kathleen Garner-Knudson who survives along with their beautiful blended family, children, Carol Quinn, Jay (Melanie) Beverly, Lisa (Phil) Worthen, Beth Lynch, Cheryl Knudson-Horner, and Joseph Knudson; 19 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; step daughter, Lori; siblings, Charles (Barbara) Beverly, Jim Beverly, Barbara Bliss, Charmaine Adkins, Fred “Fritz” Bliss, and Mary (Larry) Waddell; and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his father, mother, stepfather, and grandsons, Thomas Beverly and Sean Horner.
A Visitation will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Moeller Funeral Home 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, with a Funeral Service beginning at 12:00 PM and burial to follow at Angelcrest Cemetery, Valparaiso. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Bible Baptist Church of Portage.
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Love you Pops. You're not only my Dad, but my best friend. -Jay Beverly
There are no words, big enough, expressive enough, to say what a wonderful, handsome, kind, giving loving individual My brother was. Our world will be empty without him. -Char Adkins
Carol and family~ our love sympathy to you and yours on the loss of your Dad and Grandpa. I know how much you loved him and that will never change. When God takes a loved one from us, he leaves a gift of memories in return. Cherish those memories. Love you! Vicki and Owen Smith
I don't even know where to begin, I will miss my grandfather dearly. My heart breaks for my many cousins, aunts and uncles. Our grandfather had an amazing life and was lucky to be surrounded by so many people that loved him. Even though I am far away the love I have for my grandfather is unwavering. -Danielle (Beverly) Kesling
Sending my deepest condolences to the Beverly and Bliss Family, Joe was a good friend, and I was sad to here of his passing, May God be with all of you during this difficult time. -Carmen Hartley
Brother you will be missed. You've always been there for me over the years. I'll miss our visits. LOVE you brother. -Fritz Bliss
Our condolences to all of Joe’s loved ones, of which there are many. The world was a better place because of Joe’s kindness, wisdom, humor and generosity. He had an uncanny ability to make you feel like family, even if it was the first time you met. I can definitely see the mark he’s made on the family. Joe, you will be missed. -Steve Tonelli & Family (Kelly and the kids)
There are no words in any language to describe our incredible brother.. His intelligence , love and generosity knew no bounds. He is so loved and will be tremendously missed by all who knew him. It was so much fun walking thru life with you. I will miss the walk Brother. -Chuck and wife Barb Beverly
Even though I will miss my Brother dearly I am praying for peace and comfort for Kathy and my nieces and nephews. Joe was a great brother, uncle, father, grandfather, husband and friend. I will miss those personalized Birthday cards every year, always put a smile on my face. RIP Brother, until we meet again. -Mary J Waddell
We'll miss you big brother. Going to miss talking about fishing and football, but you're in a better place. Miss and love you. Worm. -James Beverly
Sorry for your loss. He was a great person and will be dearly missed. Sending love and prayers for all friends and family! -Randy Beverly
I would like to send my condolences to aunt Kathy and all of our family. Uncle Joe will be greatly missed but never forgotten I will cherish a ton of great memories may he rest in peace. -Wayne Beverly
Hugs and prayers to all of you. He was a great guy and will be missed. -Tina Londom
To my Dad I hope you always knew how much I loved and appreciated you…more than words could express. You were my hero and I valued you so much You've taught me the true meaning of strength, kindness, and love. Dad, you always loved family and it was so important to you to keep all the gatherings going. You were the best and i will carry your love with me every day, and even though you're gone, you'll always be here—in my heart, in my thoughts, in every breath I take I will always remember all of the good times we all shared, all of the picnics we had growing up and into adult hood as well, all of your karokee parties , you always sounded like Kenny Rogers when you sang. You built that wonderful karaoke stage which everyone loved. I will always treasure how you loved all your grandkids and how you always played basketball with them or shared funny made up stories with them. You were loved by so many dad .. and you touched so many lives thats for sure. You had a talent for writing poems that touched us all You loved to golf, play mushball and softball…. And I will forever remember fishing with you in Florida and even as teenager when we were fishing and you yelled Alligator~ and scared me so bad You have left us all with so many great loving memories dad… your kids grandkids, your siblings, your friends, your nieces and nephews will forever be touched by knowing you . I will forever be your “Renneski” Miss you everyday dad thanks for being the best dad ever. With love always Your oldest daughter, -Carol Quinn
Dad, I wish I had your gift of words but I will try my best. I have framed every poem you ever wrote me. They are all a reminder of the road traveled together…father and daughter. An entire lifetime of poems I will always treasure. They are reminders of what a great dad you were to us all. We had a dad that coached our teams and sat in the stands to cheer us on. I always felt loved and so lucky to have had the remarkable childhood that you and mom worked hard to give us. You even showed up for the next two generations. My kids always loved seeing you at their games or musicals. The best was when you wrote a skit for the grandkids and they performed while you had it all recorded! It was amazing and all the grands are now adults and still hold that time close! To the fishing trips with the kids to sending them to Space Camp…you were always larger than life to us all. Always the calm in the storm and always with planet of wisdom to share. I could honestly write a book dad because I have so much to say. I just want the world to know. They broke the mold after you! You have set the bar high. Both you and mom are in heaven. I wasn’t ready dad. I thought you would love to be 100. I know you felt us near and I’m sad I wasn’t there the last dad but my heart is full. It is full of love for you and it is a love that god has given us all. Over & Out, love Lisa D - Daughter of Joe -Lisa Worthen
