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- Niagara Gazette 1/21/2009
Cecile C. CiCi Beutel (Camann), age 66, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. She was born in Bergholz, the daughter of the late Waldemar H. and Lucille E. Camann, on February 24, 1942. Her strong family values developed early as she helped in the raising of her brothers, William (JoAnne) Camann, Dr. Keith (Ellen) Camann, Richard (Sue) Camann; and her sisters, Barbara Sniffen, Audrey Pfohl and Donna (Jeffery) Zygmont. Two additional brothers, Joel and Frederick predeceased Mrs. Beutel. She spent her early years attending Holy Ghost Lutheran School. She graduated as Valedictorian of her Senior Class at Niagara Falls High School in 1959. She completed one year of college at the University of Rochester, where she had received academic scholarships. She chose to forego completing her degree in order to marry her sweetheart, Marvin I. Beutel. They moved to Fairport, NY and enjoyed 32 years of marriage, until his untimely death on August 26, 1994. Cici enjoyed her role as a homemaker and proudly raised her five sons, Andrew, Dennis, Matthew, Edward and Adam, with her strong beliefs and values. Her motherly love carried on to their respective wives and fiancés, Ladelle, Jodi, Vicki, Nancy and Lisa, all of whom grew to love, respect and cherish her. She was especially proud of her nine grandchildren, Emily, Jennifer, Justin, Zak, Ryan, Justin, Mia, Jake and Noah.Mrs. Beutel was actively involved in Bethlehem Lutheran Church and in the ELCA Synod, where she served on numerous committees and leadership positions. She was instrumental in the development and startup of Advent House Hospice care, located in Fairport, where she also volunteered. She sponsored and hosted refugee families from Laos and Somalia. Mrs. Beutel also acted as Coordinator for Reach to Recovery for newly diagnosed cancer patients. She contributed much time and energy to other programs devoted to helping others.She is also survived by sisterin-law, Carol (RADM James) Doebler, Uncle Roland (Bonnie) Camann; aunts, Doris Camann, Violet Wurm, Lorraine Wilksen, Lydia Stoelting, Gladys Hasley; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Friends and family may call Friday, January 23rd, 2-4, 7-9 PM at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Road, Fairport, NY 14450. Ceciles funeral service Saturday, January 24th, 9:30 AM at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 48 Perrin Street, Fairport, NY 14450. Interment at White Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or Sunset House, 3746 St. Paul Blvd., Rochester, Monroe County, NY 14617.Please visit www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette for online guest register.
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