Robert L. Beck, Sr.'s Obituary
Decatur-Robert L. Beck, Sr., 80, of Decatur, passed away at 1:14 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital.
Graveside Services to celebrate Bob's life will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at Rochester Cemetery in Rochester, Illinois. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday, August 1, 2011 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.
Bob was born July 19, 1931 in Rochester, Illinois, the son of Jesse Jennings and Gladys (Fogle) Beck, Sr. He was previously employed as a millwright with Wagner Casting Company and in the maintenance department at Hickory Point Mall retiring after thirty years of service. He was a member of the Soy City Breakers and Millwright Union. He enjoyed woodworking. He married Mary Lou Underfanger March 27, 1950.
He leaves behind Mary Lou, his beloved wife of over sixty-one years, children, Linda Beck Banta of Ocala, Florida, Robert L. Beck, Jr. and wife Tammy of Decatur, and Debra Simmons and husband Guy of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, brother, John Beck and wife Pauline of Mesa, Arizona, six grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Patricia Beck Crotser, one brother, and three sisters.
The family of Robert L. Beck, Sr. is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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