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Gerald Joseph Beck

Birth	:	13 May 1926 Edgewood, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	17 Feb 2020 Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8841705, -91.3249969
Description	:	Gerald Joseph Beck, 93, of Elkader died peacefully Monday, February 17, 2020, at the Elkader Care Center. He was born May 13, 1926, on the family farm on “Doe Creek” in rural Edgewood, the son of Joseph C. Beck and Katherine Caroline (Hochhaus) Beck. He was baptized and confirmed at Hope Lutheran Church in Littleport, Iowa, and on November 20, 1947, was united in marriage to Dorothy Marie Beyer at Peace Church in Elkader. Incidentally, their marriage was on the same day as the royal wedding of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip. Gerald and his beloved... Read More	Gerald Joseph Beck, 93, of Elkader died peacefully Monday, February 17, 2020, at the Elkader Care Center. He was born May 13, 1926, on the family farm on “Doe Creek” in rural Edgewood, the son of Joseph C. Beck and Katherine Caroline (Hochhaus) Beck. He was baptized and confirmed at Hope Lutheran Church in Littleport, Iowa, and on November 20, 1947, was united in marriage to Dorothy Marie Beyer at Peace Church in Elkader. Incidentally, their marriage was on the same day as the royal wedding of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip. Gerald and his beloved Dorothy were inseparable and enjoyed 72 years of marriage. Two children were born of this union. Gerald was educated at Littleport High School where he played sports and was in the band. He graduated with his 3 classmates on May 10, 1944. He served stateside as a proud member of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a hard worker and a builder. He was not afraid to take on big projects. He built his farm buildings, and in his retirement years built his own garage and kitchen cabinets. Together Gerald and Dorothy farmed and raised their family on their home farm west of Clayton Center. Later he was a factory worker and ended his working career as a custodian at Central Community School in Elkader. Gerald is remembered for the lovely flower gardens that he and Dorothy proudly cared for in the front yard of their retirement home on top of the hill west of Clayton Center. Together they maintained their flower and vegetable gardens, cared for their fruit trees, canned all types of vegetables and cut firewood. He loved visits from his loving children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. Survivors include his two children, Loren (Cynthia) Beck of Rock Falls, IL, and Karen Beck (and her special friend, Bruce Helmrichs) of Elkader; his brother, Lyle (Jean) Beck of Dubuque, IA; 4 grandchildren, Matthew (Lynn) Beck of Bartlett, IL, Jessica (Matthew) McCormick of South Elgin, IL, Kristina (Josh) Beachy of North Liberty, IA, and Jordan (Beth) Beck of Cedarburg, WI; 9 great grandchildren, Lucas Beck, Nora Beck, Nolan Beck, Zachary McCormick, Addison McCormick, Makayla Beachy, Wyatt Beachy, Elsa Beck and Luther Beck; several nieces, nephews and their families. Gerald was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy (only 32 days before), his parents, and his sisters Ruth (Adam) Meidinger and Ilo (Leroy) Glawe. Visitation: 10 to 11:30 AM on Saturday, February 22, 2020 Memorial Service: 11:30 all Bethany Lutheran Church, Elkader Officiating: Rev. Susan Friedrich Inurnment at a later date at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Clayton Center. Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elkader, Iowa is assisting the family.

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Gerald Joseph Beck's memorial is located at: Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA.
When did Gerald Joseph Beck death?
Gerald Joseph Beck death on 17 Feb 2020 in Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8841705
Longitude: -91.3249969

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Carl Beck

(1896 - 1955)

Katherine Caroline Hochhaus Beck

(1901 - 1991)

Spouse

Dorothy Marie Beyer Beck

(1929 - 2020)

Siblings

Ilo Sophia Beck Glawe

(1925 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3249969

2. Clayton Center Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3225021

3. County Home Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8916702, -91.3499985

4. Colony Catholic Cemetery (Defunct)
Read Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8830000, -91.3580000

5. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8628006, -91.2502975

6. Elkader Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8541718, -91.4000015

7. Garnavillo Community Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8656000, -91.2422100

8. Garnavillo Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8660300, -91.2390100

9. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8488998, -91.4021988

10. Farmersburg-Wagner Cemetery
Farmersburg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9481010, -91.3700027

11. National Cemetery
National, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9536018, -91.2902985

12. Hartman Cemetery
Cox Creek Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8155360, -91.3880840

13. Meenan Cemetery
Communia, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7999862, -91.3584693

14. Norway Lutheran Church Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9352798, -91.4302826

15. Krumm Cemetery
Garber, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7913760, -91.3023559

16. Bismark Cemetery
Farmersburg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9790000, -91.3500000

17. Patterson Pioneer Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9216000, -91.4489000

18. Communia Cemetery
Volga Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7868996, -91.3630981

19. McClelland Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8249879, -91.2084641

20. Weymouth Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9278799, -91.4583559

21. Giard Cemetery
Farmersburg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9933014, -91.3080978

22. Clark Family Cemetery
Beulah, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9166505, -91.4751415

23. Wagner Township Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9519386, -91.4513931

24. Blanchaine Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7676210, -91.3389040