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Joseph BECKMAN Obituary
Age 99 of Cincinnati, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at St. Margaret Hall. He was the oldest priest in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on November 5, 1921, the son of Joseph F. and Aline (Haver) Beckman and was a 1939 graduate of Hamilton Catholic High School. A veteran of WWII , he served in the US Army Aircorp as a navigator on the "B24 Liberator" and flew 44 missions. He was ordained as a Catholic Priest in 1954. After ordination he taught high school for 12 years, was a Newman chaplain at Miami University from 1964-1971, and eventually traveled to 100 countries to study and write about the church and world poverty problems. His life mission was helping the poor with the impoverished nation of Haiti having a special place in his heart.
He is survived by a brother, James R. (Pat) Beckman, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Fred Beckman: and a sister, Mary Ann Smith.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Mount St. Mary Seminary, 6616 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45230, followed by burial in St. Stephen Cemetery, Hamilton, OH. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00PM Monday at Mount St. Mary Seminary with
reception of the body at 5:00PM. Zettler Funeral Home
serving the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to his favorite charity "Parish Twinning Program of the Americas" 309 Windemere Woods Dr., Nashville, TN 37215, or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Don Siemers
July 15, 2023
Father Beckman was our high school English teacher. He helped us all acquire a great respect for our language and literature that continues to this day. Thank you, Father Beckman!
Don Siemers
February 14, 2023
Fr Beckman was a great English teacher at St Gregory. He left us all with a great respect for the English language and literature.
Don Siemers
July 24, 2021
I first knew Fr Beckman when he was assistant pastor at Holy Angels in O'Bryonville in the mid 50's and then as our English teacher for freshman and sophomore years in high school. He instilled in us a love and appreciation for reading and English literature that has lasted a lifetime. Thank you, Fr Beckman!
Ray and Judy Feldman
July 23, 2021
Judy and I extend our deep sympathy to Fr. Beckman's brother James, the entire Beckman family, all the students he taught at St. Gregory Seminary, and all those whose lives were touched by his ministry.
Fr. Joe Beckman taught me english during may freshman high school year at St. Greg's. Joe had "Great Expectations" for his students.
I will always remember those days and the times we would cross paths over the years.
Eternal rest grant unto Fr. Joe Beckman.
May he shine in the Perpetual Light of Jesus at the Heavenly Liturgy.
May he rest in peace. Amen.
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