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Bruce Beck Obituary

Bruce E. Beck, age 73, of Oak Park; beloved husband of Paula nee Voss; loving father of Dustin (Joyce), Tracy (Scott) Collins and Bradley (Carmen) Beck; cherished grandfather of 9 and great-grandfather of one; dear brother of the late L. Herbert (Sally) Beck; fond uncle of many. Visitation Sunday 1 to 7 p.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Interment private. Info: drechslerbrownwilliams.com or 708-383-3191.

Published by Chicago Tribune from Jul. 1 to Jul. 3, 2015.
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Dear Folks, I am so sad to hear of Bruce's passing.I went to Proviso West High School during the mid 1970's enjoying every minute of his classes.We were the advanced dummies experimenting with electricity in his land of electronics.He had this really cool wall mounted reel to reel stereo to entertain us during class.He used to play the Iron Butterfly tune called Inna Godda Divita on the deck.As a bonus if we had had the the good luck to attend one of his personized classes you were a gifted student.But if you arrived late he would hook you to the Heathkit Power Suppy starting @ 80 Volts DC as a penalty.He would raise the voltage by 10 volts each time you were late.One Student during the 1976 school year was up to 180 Volts & the kid tried to bribe Bruce with a $5 bill under the classroom door....I never forgot that day.Mr. Beck was a really great teacher & he just loved to laugh! RIP Mr. Beck! We will always love you & always remember you.

Dave Gloeckle

August 30, 2016

Bruce was a very good friend of mine at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, in 1963-64. We were both active in the Independent Students Association. We planned a lot of social activities with the group and had a good time with our friends. I still have photos somewhere of the I.S.A. Monte Carlo Night that we organized for the students......it was a very big success! One year later, I was married and moved to Chicago. I think my husband and I met him for dinner one night, a long time ago! I remember that he was involved in teaching Industrial Arts in Public School.

The things I remember most about Bruce were his kindness and his sense of humor. He always had a smile on his face. He was a good man and I am very sorry we did not keep in touch. I hope he rests in peace and I send condolences to his family.

Marilyn (Wolfe) Ruben, Yuma, Arizona

Marilyn Ruben

April 22, 2016

Dustin and family my prayers and condolences
on the loss of your father.May he rest in peace.
Dan Murphy (BPD Retired)

Dan/Kathy Murphy

July 4, 2015

Paula my condolences to you and your family. I miss seeing you guys at the old office

Gina Tartaglia

July 2, 2015

God is always there to listen and to help us especially in a time of need. Confide in him and he will help you - 1 John 5:14.

CH

July 2, 2015

You have my deepest condolences for your loss. May your family find comfort in this time of sorrow.

July 1, 2015

May the God of all comfort be with you at this time of grief. May all his memories stay close to your heart. Psalms 46 : 1 Joanna

July 1, 2015

Bruce was a good and decent man, may his family fiend peace.

Randell & Mary Sanders

July 1, 2015

Dear Mrs. Beck and Family, please accept our condolences for the loss of your Husband, Bruce. We hope that you will find comfort in drawing close to God during this difficult time and He will draw close to you. (Psalm 145: 18,19)

The Harris Family

July 1, 2015

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