Dr. Arnie Beukelman

Dr. Arnie Beukelman 75, of Orange City, IA, formerly of Sioux Center, Iowa died Sunday, April 2, 2023, at his residence in Orange City, Iowa, with his family by his side.

     A funeral service will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the Faith Christian Reformed Church of Sioux Center, Iowa with Reverend Dave Smit officiating.  Interment will follow the service in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Sioux Center.

A visitation with family will be held from 4 to 7PM on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Memorial Funeral Home of Sioux Center.

Arnold Glenn Beukelman was born Nov 8, 1947 in LeMars, IA to parents Alfred and Katherine (Leusink) Beukelman.  He spent his first 12 years in Sioux Center, IA until his family relocated to California in 1959. 

Arnie studied at Dordt College, where he met his wife Cheryl in 1966.  They married in June of 1969 in California where Arnie finished his undergraduate studies at California State University Fullerton.  He went on to veterinary school at the University of California Davis.  He graduated in 1977 with his DVM, and MPVM degrees. 

He practiced veterinary medicine in California for a year and a half before relocating the family back to Sioux Center to work at Sioux Center Vet Clinic.  In 1988 he opened his own practice with a partner, Avenue Veterinary Clinic.  Arnie continued running his clinic until this past January 2023 for a total of 35 years.  During those years he most loved providing care for small animals, and especially doing surgeries. 

He was an advocate and beloved teacher to the dog breeding community and spent many hours helping and educating breeders.

     Survivors include his wife Cheryl; three sons Jason (Chessa), Joel, and James Beukelman; four grandchildren Liam, Keira, Mia, and Jocelyn; sisters Karen Baumbusch, and Janice Cohen.

     Dr. Beukelman was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather Steven Vos, and a Brother Harvey Vos.