died Thursday in Providence Place, Fremont.
Bob was born January 23, 1928 in Fremont to Ernest and Daisy (Nelson) Beck. He grew up on the farm in Saunders County and graduated from Fremont High School in 1945. While in high school, he was active in FFA, and served a term as the state president.
Bob attended the University of Nebraska for a year, then served in the United States Navy from 1946 to 1948. He returned to the University and received his bachelor's degree in education. Bob taught vocational agriculture at Mead and Wisner. Later he went to work in sales and management for the Ralston Purina Feed Co. Bob was also a livestock judge at county fairs and the state fair.
On May 13, 1950, Bob was married to Nola Jean Bang.
Survivors: wife - Nola Jean
4 daughters Joan (Allen) Sawtelle of Fremont
Peggy (Douglas) Leland of Fremont
Patty (Ronald) Barnes of Bellevue
Julie (Kenneth) Fish of San Tan Valley, Ariz.
2 sons Thomas (Candy) Beck of Huntersville, North Carolina
Charles (Teresa) Beck of Ames, Iowa
13 grandchildren Angela Sawtelle, Amanda Sawtelle, Andrea Sawtelle, Erica Pero, Aaron Beck,
Corey Beck, Tanner Beck, Hunter Leland, Austin Leland, Braden Barnes,
Nolan Barnes, Kendra Neel, Robert Fish
20 great grandchildren
brother Don (Barbara) Beck of St. Mary's, Maryland
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, and 2 sisters Bettie Shanahan and Jean Schroeder.
A celebration of Bob's life will be 11 AM Tuesday at First Lutheran Church. A private family committal will be in Ridge Cemetery. Memorials directed to the family for distribution. Visitation will be Monday at the Ludvigsen Mortuary from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 5 to 8 PM.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(14)
Trudy Kiefer
Fremont, NE Monday, January 25, 2016 Bob will be missed greatly. He was a great guy and may I add entertaining. What a smile he always had. You are sure to have many good memories , at least from all the stories he told of his family . Every time I see a puzzle I will think of him.MIKE PELIKAN
OMAHA, NE Monday, January 25, 2016 I am so sorry for your loss. Bob helped me out when I was in 4-H. Tom and Chuck, I had every intention of coming in tonight but the roads are a mess. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Mike
Maynard & Linda
Fremont, NE Monday, January 25, 2016 Our sympathies to all with the passing of a very special man in your lives. Please let the memories shared be of comfort to you in the days to come as you go through this grieving process. Do not cry because he is gone . . . SMILE . . . because he lived!Mark and Jan Schroeder
West Chester, PA Saturday, January 23, 2016 Our hearts grieve with yours. Uncle Bob was a great fun loving uncle who loved life and made friends with everyone he met. Underneath his humor was a big heart and he made us all laugh as kids for hours; and his love for Aunt Nola and their family will always be a living example for all of us. Our love and hugs to everyone.Bob and Tess Welstead
Elkhorn, NE Saturday, January 23, 2016 Peg and Pat,We're sorry to hear of the loss of your father. It is always difficult to lose a parent. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and your extended families.
Bob and Tess Welstead
Steve and June Westphal
Fremont, NE Friday, January 22, 2016 Nola and family,So very sorry to hear about Bob. What a character he was. We know he will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Janet Funk
Fremont, NE Friday, January 22, 2016 So very sorry to read about the death of your father Joan. Our sincerest sympathy is with you and your family.David Howard
Fremont, NE Friday, January 22, 2016 Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Got to kinow Bob at Providence Place where my wife was a resident. My condolences to the family.David Howard
Suzanne Baker
Omaha, NE Friday, January 22, 2016 Peg and family - so sorry to hear of your Dads passing. I always got such a kick out of his jokes. He always made me laugh. Thoughts and prayers to you all.LaNovia Jones
Chicago, IL Friday, January 22, 2016 Tom,I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of need. With deepest sympathy.
LaNovia Jones
Barb Christiansen
Littleton, CO Friday, January 22, 2016 Sending prayers to All the Beck Family..... On the loss of your Husband & Dad. I'm one of the Smith girls & I attended Lincoln Elementary with your children. I was in a few "combination" classes with Tom & Chuck & of course I know Joan , thru mutual friends. It's so hard to loose a parent...We lost our Mom last July. Our sincere sympathy to your family during this difficult time.Barb & Dave Christiansen
Gregg Kupfer
Omaha, NE Friday, January 22, 2016 Grew up with all the Beck's and Bang's in Fremont. Lots of good memories. Job well done, Mr. Beck. Say hi to my brother Pud in heaven. Respectfully-Gregg KupferNancy Heller
Lincoln, NE Thursday, January 21, 2016 Nola and family,I am saddened to learn about Bob's passing. I have many good memories of our family Sunday night visits to your home. I am especially glad we had the opportunity to visit a few years ago. May God Bless and Comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Marsha Brown
Valle, NE Thursday, January 21, 2016 Peg & Patty & family~I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. It's very hard to lose our parents. May you find comfort in your memories~