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William Beckmann Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 17 to Jul. 18, 2003.

William R. Beckmann of Elgin for 18 years A celebration of life service for William R. Beckmann, 84, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at St. James Episcopal Church, West Dundee, with a reception to be held following the service. Born Aug. 21, 1918, in Watertown, Wis., the son of William F. and Martha Beckmann, he died Wednesday, July 16, 2003, at Sherman Hospital. Interment will be in the churchyard of St. James Episcopal Church. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin at Madison with a bachelor of arts degree in 1941, Bill served with honor as a tank battalion commander, seeing action in Europe in World War II. Professionally, Bill will be remembered for his wit and his journalistic and public relations wisdom, having worked in the newspaper business, the boating business for the Evinrude Outboard Motor Division of OMC, the banking business for the National Boulevard Bank and in retirement, his own business, J&B Communications. A favorite retirement journalistic endeavor of Bill's was working as the editor of St. James' Sword & Shield publication. Bill also enjoyed coaching, golf, gardening, painting, boating and fishing with his children, grandchildren and grandniece. Bill was the beloved husband of 56 years of Jean E. Beckmann (nee Hoffman); father of William E. (Mary Ellen Kanies) Beckmann of Elgin and Betty (Bob) Kelly of Elgin; and grandfather of Jennifer Beckmann, and Katie and Tom Kelly. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 516 Washington St., West Dundee, IL 60118. Friends may visit www.dailyherald.com/obits to express condolences and sign the guest book.

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July 18, 2003

Deborah Aguirre posted to the memorial.

July 18, 2003

Terry McLain posted to the memorial.

July 18, 2003

Mary Barker posted to the memorial.

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Deborah Aguirre

July 18, 2003

Bill,

I was truly sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family in this difficult time. Your memories of him will keep him alive in days to come.

With deepest sympathies,

Deb Aguirre

Terry McLain

July 18, 2003

Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you, I am going there to prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you may also be where I am John 14:1-3 Be encourgaged you can never replace your Father but you will see him again in his new home.

Mary Barker

July 18, 2003

Bill,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.

Elizabeth Agostini

July 17, 2003

Dear Bill,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time. May the good memories of your Dad comfort and give you strength during this time.
With deepest sympathy,
Elizabeth (Agostini)