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Richard Louis Beach
VALPARAISO, IN - Richard Louis Beach, 85, of Valparaiso passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at home with his family. He was born December 28, 1933 in Valparaiso to Vernon & Eva (Asselin) Beach, graduated from Valparaiso High School and received a B.S. in Accounting from Valparaiso University in 1956 magna cum laude. His career spanned 45 years serving his Valparaiso clientele with their tax, bookkeeping and accounting needs. Richard was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church currently serving as Treasurer, Society of Public Accountants, helped found the V.U. Jazz Festival, and served on the Board of the V.U. Brauer Art Museum. His love for jazz music and traveling to Canada for fishing trips brought great joy to his life.
On January 17, 1987 he married Sharon (Bond) Marcinkowski who survives along with children: Christopher (Maureen) Beach, Eric (Teresea) Beach, Brett Marcinkowski, Jeff (Kristen) Marcinkowski & Mark (Soledad) Marcinkowski, 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: William "Bud", George and James Beach and Wilma Worden.
A gathering will be held at MOELLER FUNERAL HOME, Valparaiso on Friday, December 27, 2019 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. The memorial service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 28th at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 505 Bullseye Lake Rd., Valparaiso. Memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.
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Becky & Buck (Beach) Felix
December 27, 2019
Thinking of the entire family with the passing of my Uncle Dick. Cherish all of your wonderful memories.
December 26, 2019
Hello Sharon and family. I am James' youngest child, Connie Beach (Pence). I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Dick's passing. While my family and I live in SC and unable to attend the services, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sean, Connie, Logan and Gavin Pence
December 23, 2019
Dear Sharon,
Doug and I are saddened to hear of Dick's passing. Although time and distance were great for us, we felt a special kinship with both of you. We will miss him but are glad he is at peace. Fondly, Dorothy and Doug DuSold
December 23, 2019
Sharon, We felt truly blessed to have the best C.P.A and friend in Dick. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the coming days and weeks. Bob & Karly
David and Phyllis Martin
December 23, 2019
Sharon so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Paul Glinski
December 22, 2019
Sharon, Sorry to read of Dicks passing; you two had over 30 years of enjoyment together, I am sure. Think of the past, but look to the future.
Paula Jane Doelling
December 20, 2019
Dear Dick in Heaven,
I truly appreciated the man you were here on earth and personally loved and enjoyed you immensely. I give my deepest, heartfelt condolences to your loving, devoted wife, your dear son & his wife Teresa & your grandchildren, Ian & Bailey.
December 20, 2019
My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return our loved ones who passed away in death . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .
Valerie Schlink
December 20, 2019
Dearest Sharon and family,
I am truly sorry to hear of Dick's passing. You are all in my prayers.
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