Austin "Joker" B. Beshears, 69, of St. Clair, passed away Wednesday October 30, 2019 at his home.

On January 23, 1950 in Hannibal, Austin was born to the union of Austin Beshears Sr. and Edith "Waterman".

Austin was united in marriage to Nancy "Wilson" on January 3, 1977 in Appleton, Illinois.

He enjoyed working and riding on motorcycles. Austin also loved spending time with his family.

Austin was preceded in death by his parents, Austin Sr. and Edith Beshears and one sister, Wanda Jones.

He is survived by his wife Nancy Beshears of 42 years of St. Clair; one son, Chris Beshears of St. Clair; four daughters, Julia Beshears of St. Clair, Randi Birch of St. Peters, Kelli Birch of St. Clair and Ali McLafferty of St. Louis; seven grandchildren, Kali, Halie, Kimora, Charlotte, Alexander, Rachel and Kacey; nieces, nephews; other relatives and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the American Cancer Society.