Kinglink Funeral Home and Crematory Obituary – Elvin “Polk” Beach, 82, Denmark

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Elvin “Pork” Beach82, of Denmark, Iowa, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 3:05 p.m.

He was born May 15, 1941 in rural West Point, at the home of Alfred and Virginia Martin Beach. Polk married Joan Teale, but they later divorced. He then married Vicki Swanson Enke on March 27, 1970 in Okwaka, Illinois. Polk owns and operates Beech & Enke’s Trucking and his PNB Processing/Augusta Quarry. He was a member of Denmark Congregational Christian Church, Three Rivers Tractor Club, ATHS SE Iowa Chapter, Wheel of Time, and Big Creek Tractor Association. Polk loved restoring old tractors and going to tractor shows and truck shows. Polk loved to go outside and work in his garden. He also loved his dogs, especially Tiny.

Survivors include his wife, Vicki Beach of Denmark; two sons, John (Lena) Beach and Jerry Beach, both of Denmark; 14 grandchildren. 17 great-grandchildren and one on the way. stepson, Kurt (Shannon) Enke of Denmark; stepdaughter, Tamara Beach of Wapello; daughter-in-law, Kelly Enke of Denmark; one brother, Ernie (Trudy) Beach of Denmark; sister-in-law, Lorraine Beach of Elko, NV; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; He is survived by two daughters, Katherine Joan and Julie Bergquist; two stepsons, Victor Enke and Gene Enke; son-in-law, Bob Bergquist; brother Jack and granddaughter Tonya Beach;

Friends may call at Kinglink Funeral Home after 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024, and the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the Danish Congregational United Church of Christ with Pastor Chad Savage officiating. Burial will be in Denmark Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Denmark Fire Department, Denmark UCC, St. Jude Children’s Hospital and online condolences may be left at www.kinglynk.com.