Robert K. Beck

Robert Keith Beck, age 85, of rural Whitley County passed away at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the Village of Sycamore, rural Allen County. Born on July 6, 1929 in Huntington County, he was the son of Gerald S. and Ruth D. (Wilson) Beck.

He is a lifetime resident of Whitley County and attended first grade in Bippus and second grade through twelfth grade at Washington Center High School, graduating with the Class of 1948.His favorite subject in elementary school was recess, but in high school it was Agriculture Class. As a young boy he raised rabbits. Bobs favorite childhood memory was when his dad made a box for him to stand on to harness the horses. They farmed with horses until 1946. He served as a corporal with the United States Army during the Korean War, January 19, 1951 and was discharged on October 18, 1952.He worked at Peabody Seating, North Manchester for 9 years, General Electric, Fort Wayne, for 14 years and was a general farmer. He drove a milk route for 15 years picking up milk cans and taking them to Central Dairy, Home Dairy, Peoples Dairy and Eskay Dairy.Bob was a member of Laud Christian Church and American Legion Post # 98, Columbia City. He also liked to read the newspaper and tried to read it every day. When Bob was asked about any accomplishments, he said it would be having a great family. This is a wonderful testimony about his parents and siblings. And one of his favorite adult memories was his family was always together. Bob was known to be a jokester and loved to kid others. In expressing himself and his humor he for many years kept a picture hung up in his home with the following quoteBald is beautiful, God made only so many perfect heads, the rest he covered with hair. He enjoyed life and always wore a big smile. When he would be asked to give advice he would always tell you to behave.Among Bobs favorite things in life, besides his loving family, were the color red, hotdogs, apples and roses. He was selected as the resident of the month at Sycamore Village in July 2010.

Survivors include 8 brothers and sisters including, Richard E. Beck of Fort Wayne, Bonnie L. (Max) Hollenbaugh of Columbia City; Carolyn S. Roby of Fort Wayne, Marilyn A. (Ron) King of South Whitley, Jerry L. Beck of Fort Wayne, Larry S. Beck of Columbia City; Rex A. (Margaret) Beck of Churubusco and Gary L. (Debra) Beck of Roanoke. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents,two sisters, Donna M. Beck and Mary A. Weybright.

Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2015 at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.There will be an hour of visitation before the 10 a.m. funeral service Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the funeral home with Pastor Thomas Beck officiating. Burial will follow at South Whitley Cemetery.Graveside Military Rites will be conducted by the Korean War Veterans Honor Guard. Memorials may be given in memory of Mr. Beck to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home.Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.