William Bradly Beck

William "Brad" Beck, 61, a lifelong resident of Ottawa Lake, MI, passed away early Monday morning at The Toledo Hospital Emergency Room.

Brad was born December 6, 1963, to parents Roger and Jane (Bell) Beck, and they preceded him in death. He was a 1982 graduate of the Whiteford Agricultural High School. Brad served on the Ottawa Lake Fire Department for more than 30 years, 10 of those as Fire Chief. The Ottawa Lake Fire Department will conduct Last Alarm Services at the church at 11:00am Tuesday, December 2nd.

Brad is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Mari (DiTerlizzi) Beck; sons Jacob (Lauren) and Josh (Sarah Fitzgerald) Beck; grandchildren Ryker and Carsyn Beck.

Friends and family may gather at the St. Michael Lutheran Church, 5790 W. Temperance Road, Ottawa Lake, MI, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 8:00am until the Funeral Ceremony begins at 1:00pm.

Brad Beck was a brilliant hardworking man, that gave of himself freely, believed deeply in God and family, and spent his life farming the land he loved. Words cannot describe the kind of husband, father, grandfather and man that Brad was. He made an impact on everyone he met, and everyone he met would have a great story to tell. The impact that Brad had on our community will last for generations. He was so thankful to have so many friends stop in, share a beer, and have a laugh; He was a simple humble man. The world was a better place because Brad was in it, he will be terribly missed.

Those wishing to offer memorials are asked to consider, in lieu of flowers tributes to the St. Michael Lutheran Church, 5790 W. Temperance Road, 49267.