Kevin E. Beech, 55, of Columbia, died Sept. 9, 2015, at de Greeff Hospice House, St. Louis.

He was born Aug. 23, 1960, in East St. Louis, the son of Betty J. Beech (nee Mercer) of Columbia and the late Morris Beech.

He was married to Donna K. Beech (nee Mehler), who survives him; they were married Sept. 3, 1994, in Hillsboro, Mo.

In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include his daughters Grace N. Beech of Columbia, and Jennifer (Taylor) Palomo of Desoto, Mo.; granchildren Jared and Meaghan Micke; great-grandchild Blake Goforth; and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father and sister Marceann Hunsaker.

A private family memorial service will be held.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to de Greeff Hospice House, 10016 Kennerly Rd., St. Louis, MO 63128; or The American Cancer Society, #5 Schiber Ct., Maryville, IL 62062.