Arthur R. Beatty

Arthur R. "A.R." Beatty, age 94, of Harborcreek, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 20, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born in Mount Union on February 15, 1927, son of the late Bower and Ethel Beatty.

Art was truly part of the greatest generation where he proudly served in the Navy during WWII. He was stationed in the Pacific aboard the U.S.S. Crockett. Art graduated from Nashville Auto Diesel College where he was inducted into the Inaugural Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Masons, a lifetime member of the Maennerchor Club, East Erie Turners and Gospel Hill Golf Course.

A.R. and his wife Dorothy established A.R. Beatty Diesel in 1953, which continues to be a successful family run business. He loved spending time at his beloved hunting camp where he liked to hunt, farm and sit on the porch with a Manhattan with his friends and family. Art and Dot spent many years wintering in Florida where they enjoyed fishing and chit chatting with their Florida friends.

Art was married to his wife of 73 years, Dorothy Beatty. He also leaves behind three sons, David (Joyce), Scott (Elaine) and Jeff (Vickie) Beatty; five grandchildren who loved him dearly, Jennifer, Mindy, Robyn, Troy and Dawn; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Alvertia and Violet.

At the family's request, a private service will be held with burial to follow at Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery, with military honors rendered by American Legion Carl Neff Post 571. Arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc. 2607 Buffalo Road.