Weir Beckon, 79, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. He was born on May 8, 1938 to Emil and Helen Beckon of Deronda, Wisconsin.

Weir had a successful career as a sales executive at Donaldson Corporation, and went on to create a company that manufactured air filters under his own brand. A prolific and creative inventor, he owned 13 patents related to filtration technology.

He enjoyed traveling, piloting small planes, and was an avid fan of professional motor sports. Weir brought passion and energy into all aspects of his life.

Weir is survived by daughters Veirette (Tom) Lundin and Jennifer (Rob) Ten Eyck, grandchildren Elizabeth, Alison, Mitchell, Daniel and Abbie, and by his sister, Barbara Bottolfson.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Karen (Schrock).

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday, May 19, 2017 at Deronda Lutheran Church, 1239 65th Avenue, Amery, Wisconsin (Pastor Lori Peper officiating). Visitation will be from 4 to 7 PM on Thursday, May 18 at Williamson-White Funeral Home in Amery. Burial at Deronda Cemetery following the service.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis at www.stjude.org.