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| Jan 11, 1933 - Mar 6, 2010 |
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lunning Chapel
2620 Mt. Pleasant St.
Burlington, 52601 |
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
10:30am -
Lunning Chapel
2620 Mt. Pleasant St.
Burlington, 52601 |
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Jan 11, 1933 - Mar 6, 2010
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Ervin Wilfred Beckman, 77, of Burlington died at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Great River Medical Center-Klein’s Center.
Born January 11, 1933 in Des Moines County, he was the son of Wilfred and Vera A. Wehage Beckman. On December 11, 1955 he married Mildred (Millie) Louise Swanson at West Hill United Methodist Church in Burlington. She preceded him in death on October 26, 2001.
Mr. Beckman worked for Champion Sparkplug for 34 years, retiring in 1991. He also was a heavy equipment operator. He was an Army veteran. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Eagles Aerie #150 and the Moose Lodge #579. He enjoyed woodworking and was a jack of all trades.
Survivors include two sons, Randy Beckman of Honolulu, Hawaii and Kirk (Gina) Beckman of Burlington; three grandchildren, Aron, Shaina and Hanna; two sisters, Ruth (Loren) Reif of Danville and Erma Rodruck of Bettendorf; one brother, Earl (Milly) Beckman of Burlington; special companion, Helen Clawson of Burlington and niece and several nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and two sons, Craig and Terry.
Friends may call after noon on Tuesday, March 9th in Lunning Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
The funeral service for Mr. Beckman will be 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 10th in Lunning Chapel. The Rev. Wayne Weissenbuehler will officiate. Interment will be in Burlington Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for Faith Lutheran Church and Great River Hospice.
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