Birth date: May 22, 1928 Death date: Jan 29, 2025
Livestream link for memorial service can be found here: www.amesnpc.org Obituary for George Wesley Beran George was born May 22, 1928, to John and Elizabeth Beran in Riceville, Iowa. He attended country school, Riceville High Scho Read Obituary
George Beran was a beloved professor of Veterinary Public Health. He was truly a great man in any arena in which he was a participant. We lost one of the "Good Ones". My condolences to the family.
Bob Blomme, DVM ISU CVM 1990
My condolences to Jan and the Beran Family. Dr. Beran was a popular, respected, and favorite professor of many at Iowa State Veterinary School. He was my major professor for my 6 years of graduate work. He was such a blessing. He was always fun loving, optimistic, caring, and smart. I had the pleasure of having breakfast with Jan and George a few years ago. I'll always be thankful for that. Hopefully I'll hear someday what I expect George heard: well done good and faithful servant. Mark Schoenbaum.
I enjoyed getting to know George as we spent time in the College of Veterinary Medicine museum. His joy as he put together the museum and his pleasure in being part of the College and the profession were so evident. Monica Porter
Dr.Beran was a very favorite and beloved professor of mine. He was a humble man of immense stature. His works propelled veterinary medicine as well as human health.
We both shared a common denominator of growing up in Riceville, Ia.
Deepest regards to the Beran family on your loss. Sincerely, Steven Elwood
We extend our deepest sympathy to George's family, friends and colleagues.He was fortunate to live an iImpressive life.
On behalf of our family and myself, we express our deepest condolences to the Beran family: Jan, Bruce, Anne, and George Stuart. My dad Angel Alcala, who passed away in 2023, often spoke about his good friend George and his colossal scientific and public health contributions in the Philippines. Dad reminded me of how Dr. Beran saved my life and probably hundreds of other lives when he implemented a dog rabies vaccination program in the Philippines in the 1960s. His Van Houweling Microbiological Laboratory at Silliman University was a center of excellence of microbiological research that he applied to public health programs like dog rabies vaccination. Dr. Beran formulated a duck-embryo rabies vaccine that doctors injected into my spine for 21 consecutive days after a rabid dog bit me when I was 5 or 6 yrs old. The anti-rabies vaccination was just a small part of what he accomplished in his career which included pioneering research on microbiology and animal-borne diseases. We remember him with fondness. Our thoughts and prayers, as we grieve with the Beran family.
--Moses Alcala, with Estrilda, Angelo, Grace, Emily, and Ely.
Jan & Family, We were so sorry to hear of George's death. He was a special man in so many ways. We will miss him at Northcrest. He will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers here in Florida. We owe you huge hugs when we get back in April. Our sincerest sympathy to you Jan and your entire family.
Love from Al and Mary Jo Talkington
With sadness but deep appreciation for George, blessings to Jan and his loving family. Pastor Jan Scott
George was a faithful, good spirited, and loyal member of our family. Thank you for the memories and inspiration. Love, Mary
