Robert L. "Bob" Beck

Robert L. "Bob" Beck obituary, Elmhurst, IL

Robert L. "Bob" Beck

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Mar

14

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home

435 N. York St., Elmhurst, IL 60126

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Robert Beck Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home on Mar. 1, 2026.
Robert L. Beck "Bob" , 82, passed away February 26, 2026. He was born March 29, 1943 to the late Robert and Margaret Beck.

Bob married his beloved wife, Dianne L. Beck (nee Yekel) on October 2, 1965. They moved to Elmhurst in 1969, where they raised their family. Bob was a long-standing member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and enjoyed playing a round of golf.

Beloved husband of the late Dianne; Loving father of Robert (Heather) Beck and Jeff Beck; Cherished Grandfather of Taylor (Logan) Beck, Blake (Chelsea) Beck and Grayson Beck; dear brother of the late Ronnie, the late Barbara, Kathy and Jim; and further survived by many nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home, 435 North York street, Elmhurst. Bob will be laid to rest at Concordia Cemetery, River Forest.

In lieu of flowers, Bob's family encourages donations to your local Meals on Wheels or DuPage County's Meals on Wheel, by donating here: DuPage Senior Citizens Council

For information, 630-834-1133.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

14

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home

435 N. York St., Elmhurst, IL 60126

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Services provided by

Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home