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1939
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2020
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Robert Beck Obituary
age 80 of Magnolia passed away Sunday January 12, 2020 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center. Bob was born April 21, 1939 in Canton, the son of the late Russell R. and Madeline (Henry) Beck. He retired from Timken Steel after 33 years of service. Following retirement Bob worked at Ziegler's Mighty Tire. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Canton and the Golden Lodge Local 1123.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife Jean. He is survived by his children, Tina Traugh of Canton, Bob R. (Dianne) Beck, Jr. of Phoenix, Russell J. Beck of Canton; stepchildren Tina (Dave) Barrick of Sherrodsville, Bill (Julie) Knecht of Mineral City; sisters, Mary Ann (Tom) Hampton of Cincinnati, Barb (Clair) Wenger of Dalton; brothers, Larry (Judy) Beck of Canton, Tom (Shelia) Beck of Gahanna; close friend, Myra Presutti; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Gathering of family and friends will be Thursday 1:00 to 3:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church. Burial will be at St. Louis Cemetery, Louisville. Bob's family suggests that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Aultman Compassionate Care or to St. Joseph Rosary Society 2427 Tuscarawas St. W., Canton 44708. Those unable to attend may sign the online guestbook at www.dwilliamsfh.com
WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME
AND CREMATION SERVICES
330-455-0387
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Memories and Condolences
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MYRA PRESUTTI
January 27, 2020
BOB,My best friend,My Mentor,My life .my breath ,He was always there ,He was precious as silver & gold ,never turned any one away ,he will always be in my heart & mind,not enough time to say all the wonderful things ,We were all lucky to have a super man as Bob ,He was like the song ''How great thou art ''rejoiced singing with love ones and friends You will truly be missed My hero Bob ,Best Friend ,MYRA
Gary Wilson
January 23, 2020
Sorry for your loss. Bob & I worked together as miiwrights at #4 tube mill. A good friend & coworker.
Jerry Gardner
January 16, 2020
Beck Family My sincere condolences in the passing of Bob.
I will long remember him as one of the Best millwrights at Timken. He worked for me at 5 Tube Mill 10 years..
Manuel Fernandez
January 14, 2020
I worked with Bob at 4 & 5 mill at Timken's in the 80's. He was one of the best millwrights. He was a man's man. A real leader. I learned a lot from him. I am sorry for your loss.
January 14, 2020
Bob was a one of a kind guy ,Not many like him ,Will be missed deeply, A friend
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Memorial Gathering
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Williams Funeral Home - Canton2508 West Tuscarawas Street, Canton, OH 44708
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Memorial Gathering
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Williams Funeral Home - Canton2508 West Tuscarawas Street, Canton, OH 44708
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