Eddie L. Beck

Eddie L. Beck, age 87 of Nappanee, IN, went to Heaven at 4 pm on Sunday afternoon, October 20, 2024 at Center for Hospice Care, Esther House, Elkhart, IN.  He was born on April 27, 1937 in Wakarusa, IN to Elon and Ocala (Weldy) Beck.  He was a 1955 Wakarusa High School graduate and he lived his entire life in the Wakarusa and Nappanee area.  On October 24, 1959 he married Diana Yunker at the Jamestown United Methodist Church in Jimtown.  Eddie worked as a tool and die maker; he was the co-owner of Star Tool and Die in Elkhart, retiring in 2012.  Eddie enjoyed antiquing with his wife and fishing with his grandchildren.  He was an avid fan of NorthWood Athletics and enjoyed cheering on his children and grandchildren in their various endeavors.  He was also a fan of Notre Dame football and basketball.  Most of all, Eddie loved his family.  He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.  He is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Diana Beck of Nappanee; 4 daughters: Laurie (Jim) Sumpter of Nappanee, Stephanie (Julie Koebcke) Beck of Remington, IN, Melissa (Todd) Cleveland of Nappanee, and Heather (Wes) Bogan of Nappanee; 9 grandchildren: Phil (Brittany) Sumpter, Amanda (Daric) Stump, Adison Koebcke, Brooke Koebcke, Delaney Koebcke, Blake (Marissa) Cleveland, Tanner (Kylie) Cleveland, Mason Bogan and Ean Bogan; 7 great grandchildren: Ellie Reynolds, Jaxon Sumpter, Jagger Sumpter, Leah Stump, Callen Stump, Colton Cleveland, and Beckett Cleveland; 2 brothers, Donnie (Janeen) Beck of Florida and Jerry (Linda) Beck of Granger, IN.  Eddie was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Linda Dudley and Carolyn Wenger.  Visitation will be held from Noon – 3 pm on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.  A funeral service will begin at 3 pm at the funeral home and burial will follow in Olive East Cemetery, Elkhart, IN. Memorial Contributions in Eddie’s name can be given to NorthWood Baseball, Care of NorthWood Athletic Department.