James S. Beck

James S. Beck obituary, Perkasie, PA

James S. Beck

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James Beck Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, Inc. - Lansdale on Feb. 11, 2026.
James S. Beck, 83, of Perkasie, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Sally Ann (Dodson) Beck, who died September 10, 2015.

Born February 10, 1943 in Doylestown, he was the son of the late Stephen and Eleanore (Deppe) Beck.

Mr. Beck was a proud veteran of the United States Army and longtime member of Old Goshenhoppen Reformed Church, Woxall. He worked as a mechanic at his family's business, Steve's Auto in Doylestown, for many years.

Jim's hobbies included hunting and spending time at Lake Wallenpaupack.

Survivors include his sister-in-law, Diane Long (Terry) of Souderton; Robin Frederick (Gary) of Utah, whom he cared for as a daughter, and her brother, Thom Wolfinger of Philadelphia; his niece and nephew, Amanda Jones (Ed) of East Greenville, and Andrew Long (Kate) of Telford; and three great-nieces and nephews, Ayden, Sadie, and A.J.

Funeral arrangements are pending and under the direction of the Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, Lansdale.

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