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Richard Beckman Obituary

Beckman, Richard E. 'Dick' 77, of Highland, IL, died August 28, 2008. Beloved husband of Del I. Beckman (nee Murray); dear father of Jan M. (Steven) Hughes, Nancy B. (Gregory) Kyrouac, Lisa B. (David) Trout, Shari L. (Marcus) Randall and Lt. Col. William R. (Adeliza) Beckman, Retired U.S. Army; grandfather of 26 and great-grandfather of 2. A 1949 graduate of Cleveland High School, retired plumber and owner of Houseman Supply, Highland, IL, and saxophonist, played with the Jack Engler Orchestra and Gary Dammer Orchestra, both of St. Louis.Services: Visitation is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, September 1, 2008 at SPENGEL-BOULANGER Funeral Home, 1501 N. Ninth St., Highland, IL 62249; 888-654-7234. Funeral Service is 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at the Funeral Home. Interment at Jefferson Barracks, National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO. Memorials to the Digging Wells for Clean Water c/o Rotary International.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Aug. 30 to Aug. 31, 2008.

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Dolores Markus

September 10, 2008

Del,
I am sorry for your loss and my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. With love,
Dolores Murray Markus

Terri Stufflebeam, Parshley

September 3, 2008

Hello Beckman Family,
I loved you all back in the 70's and still love you today across the miles! Dick's passion for family, faith, & music have been passed on to many generations!! I have been blessed to know him. May the Lord give you peace and comfort during this time.
Love,

LLOYD BARTLETT

September 1, 2008

Dick was a dear friend and fine musician. My deepest sympathy to Del and her family.

Jason, RN

August 31, 2008

I hope all went well with Kelli. I am truely sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

K. Irwin Wood

August 31, 2008

So many wonderful childhood memories spent with the Beckman family and who could ever forget your dad! My thoughts, prayers, and tears are with you and your family.

Kelli Fisher

August 31, 2008

Thoughts and Prayers with everyone.
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