Obituary for Robert C. Beck
Robert C. Beck, age 82, of Gladwin, MI, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Gladwin Pines. He was born January 26, 1929 in Detroit, MI, the son of the late John and Marie (Lotz) Beck.
Robert was a United States Marine Corp Veteran were served in the Korean War and was a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal. He married Ann Beck on March 5, 1955 in Birch Run, MI. They moved to Gladwin in 1975. He was a Firefighter for the city of Detroit for 25 years and retired in 1975, Life member of the VFW Post 11256 and the Secord Eagles. He also was the past Fire Chief for Secord Township.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ann Beck in 2009. Great granddaughter Amiya Beck. Brother and sister in law Bill and Alice Beck.
He is survived by his children; John (Sue) Beck of Gladwin, MI; James (LuAnn) Beck of Gladwin, MI; Richard (Halie) Beck of Sanford, MI and Cynthia (Donald) Wilson of Gladwin, MI. Several grandchildren and Great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at the Sisson Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Lambert officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 from 2-8 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Robert to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Robert was a United States Marine Corp Veteran were served in the Korean War and was a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal. He married Ann Beck on March 5, 1955 in Birch Run, MI. They moved to Gladwin in 1975. He was a Firefighter for the city of Detroit for 25 years and retired in 1975, Life member of the VFW Post 11256 and the Secord Eagles. He also was the past Fire Chief for Secord Township.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ann Beck in 2009. Great granddaughter Amiya Beck. Brother and sister in law Bill and Alice Beck.
He is survived by his children; John (Sue) Beck of Gladwin, MI; James (LuAnn) Beck of Gladwin, MI; Richard (Halie) Beck of Sanford, MI and Cynthia (Donald) Wilson of Gladwin, MI. Several grandchildren and Great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at the Sisson Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Lambert officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 from 2-8 P.M. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Robert to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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