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Robert J. Beckman, age 84 of Jasper
Robert J. Beckman, age 84 of Jasper, Indiana passed away at 11:02 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at his home.
He was born on September 7, 1934 in Jasper to O. Leo and Roselyn (Thyen) Beckman. He married “Marge” Margaret L. Mehringer on February 4, 1984.
He was a graduate of Jasper High Class 1952. He was a US Air Force Veteran serving from 1953 to 1957 during the Korean War serving in Quam. He had a career in finance, working at the German American Bank in Jasper for many years, Liberty Building & Loan Association in Jasper and Trust Officer at National Bank & Trust in Wilmington, Ohio. He spent is retirement years working at the Jasper Municipal Golf Course and the Ruxer Golf Course in Jasper and also worked at Jasper Walmart.
Both Marge and Robert Beckman were recipients of the Simon Brute Award.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he served as lector and adult server , Past Grand Knight and and Fourth Degree member of the Jasper Knights of Columbus Council # 1584 and member of the American Legion Post #147 in Jasper.
He was a member of the forming committee of Precious Blood Catholic Church
and sang in Precious Blood Choir. He loved to sing and dance and was a member of a Barbershop Quartet. He loved the outdoorsand deer hunting in Upper Peninsula in Michigan.
He was avid golfer, watched College basketball and NASCAR was a Mechanic for Carl Gehlhasuen Racing team.
He was born on September 7, 1934 in Jasper to O. Leo and Roselyn (Thyen) Beckman. He married “Marge” Margaret L. Mehringer on February 4, 1984.
He was a graduate of Jasper High Class 1952. He was a US Air Force Veteran serving from 1953 to 1957 during the Korean War serving in Quam. He had a career in finance, working at the German American Bank in Jasper for many years, Liberty Building & Loan Association in Jasper and Trust Officer at National Bank & Trust in Wilmington, Ohio. He spent is retirement years working at the Jasper Municipal Golf Course and the Ruxer Golf Course in Jasper and also worked at Jasper Walmart.
Both Marge and Robert Beckman were recipients of the Simon Brute Award.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he served as lector and adult server , Past Grand Knight and and Fourth Degree member of the Jasper Knights of Columbus Council # 1584 and member of the American Legion Post #147 in Jasper.
He was a member of the forming committee of Precious Blood Catholic Church
and sang in Precious Blood Choir. He loved to sing and dance and was a member of a Barbershop Quartet. He loved the outdoorsand deer hunting in Upper Peninsula in Michigan.
He was avid golfer, watched College basketball and NASCAR was a Mechanic for Carl Gehlhasuen Racing team.
Surviving,
Wife, Marge Beckman
Children of Martha Huther Ferreti Beckman are, Lisa Mihalyi (Rob), Hamilton Twp, NJ, Laura LeClere , Jasper, IN
Son, Greg Beckman (Sue), Hamilton, NJ
Two step-daughters,
Alesia Cato (Eric) Evansville, IN
Andrea Dwyer, Washington, IN
Several grandchildren and step-grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Two sisters,
Jane Chappell (John), Jasper, IN
Mary Beth “Becky” Beckman, Jasper, IN
5 brothers,
David Beckman (Geraldine), Louisville, KY
Richard Beckman (Linda) Henderson, NV
Bill Beckman (Martha), Denver, CO
Daniel Beckman (Rose), Greenville, SC
Steve Beckman (Terri), Jasper, IN
Preceding him in death are one son Brian Beckman, Brother, Jerry Beckman and a sister, Kathleen Seufert and brother in law Wayne Seufert.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2019 in St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper. American Legion Post # 147 in Jasper will conduct Military Grave Side Rites.
Wife, Marge Beckman
Children of Martha Huther Ferreti Beckman are, Lisa Mihalyi (Rob), Hamilton Twp, NJ, Laura LeClere , Jasper, IN
Son, Greg Beckman (Sue), Hamilton, NJ
Two step-daughters,
Alesia Cato (Eric) Evansville, IN
Andrea Dwyer, Washington, IN
Several grandchildren and step-grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Two sisters,
Jane Chappell (John), Jasper, IN
Mary Beth “Becky” Beckman, Jasper, IN
5 brothers,
David Beckman (Geraldine), Louisville, KY
Richard Beckman (Linda) Henderson, NV
Bill Beckman (Martha), Denver, CO
Daniel Beckman (Rose), Greenville, SC
Steve Beckman (Terri), Jasper, IN
Preceding him in death are one son Brian Beckman, Brother, Jerry Beckman and a sister, Kathleen Seufert and brother in law Wayne Seufert.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2019 in St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper. American Legion Post # 147 in Jasper will conduct Military Grave Side Rites.
Visitation time for Robert J. Beckman : 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00a.m. mass time at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Saturday July 20, 2019