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Richard Paul Beck
1930 - 2015
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1930 - 2015
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84, of Indianapolis, passed away April 24, 2015. He was born in Washington, IN, moving to Indianapolis in 1940. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1948 followed by four years in the U.S. Navy. He earned a BA degree at Marian College and a MA at Butler University. He taught English for 31 years, 23 of those at T.C. Howe High School, retiring in 1990. Dick held leadership positions in the Indianapolis Education Association. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife: Ruth M. (Joyce) Beck and two sisters: Sharon Goebel and Kay Perdue. Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, April 28, 10:00 am in St. John's Catholic Church with visitation one hour prior to Mass. Feeney-Hornak Keystone Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be offered at www.feeneyhornakkeystone.com
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Steve Alspaugh
May 7, 2015
I will always cherish the memories of Norton's Landing softball, listening to your great piano playing, good stories and great advice. Rest in peace Dick. Your family is in our prayers.
Steve, Claudia & family
May 6, 2015
My prayers go to the Beck family. I enjoyed working with Dick in the Electrical Construction industry. Many memories and good times.
Charles Phibbs Ann Arbor
Marge LaRuffa
May 4, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. Gus and I will always remember Dick's smile and sense of humor that never faded regardless of the challenges he faced. He was a special man and always so kind to us. We loved him and will miss him dearly.
May 2, 2015
thank you Mr.Beck! max decker ps 51- 1963
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Donna Sheline
April 29, 2015
I had him for a teacher in Jr. High at school 51, he was a favorite teacher. So kind and a wonderful teacher. So sorry to hear of his passing. My prayers are with the family.
Karen Best
April 28, 2015
He taught at School 51 and was my teacher. He told me that I needed to learn to think before I spoke because my words would get me in trouble unless I learned some tact. It took me many years to learn this and sometimes I still slip, but I've never forgotten his advice to me even though I was only 14 years old. He was truly an amazing teacher.
Barbara Cain
April 28, 2015
I had him for a teacher in Jr High at school 51 loved him! He was one of my all time favorites. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Pamela Garrity
April 28, 2015
I had Mr Beck in the eigth grade at school #51 he was a very nice man and a wonderful teacher . I have spoken kindly of him over the years . Pamela Runion Garrity
Mark Benson
April 28, 2015
Condolences to the Beck family. I had Mr. Beck for English in 1970 when I attended Howe HS. He was a great teacher and a very kind man.
Nancy FLanigan
April 27, 2015
Ruth, I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Dick from your old neighborhood.
April 26, 2015
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family. Many of us had Mr. Beck for English at Howe High School. He was an excellent teacher and cared to much about his students.
-Thomas Carr Howe High School Alumni Association
April 26, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. 1 Peter 3:7
Goebel
April 26, 2015
RIP Dick. ❤
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