Wendell Beck

Wendell Beck, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, and friend, died peacefully at Bright Kavanagh House, surrounded by his loved ones on April 28, 2013. Wendell was a lifelong south-sider, born July 6, 1946, to Robert and Fay Beck. Wendell graduated from Lincoln High School. He enjoyed creating art sculptures from scrap metal and wood, tinkering in his garage, working on cars, and canoe trips with relatives, but most of all, spoiling his wife and granddaughters. Wendell was the type of guy who would do anything for anybody, whenever he was needed. He worked in the Heating & Cooling Industry for 48 years, retiring on February 1, 2013, from G.A. Larson Company.

Wendell was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and aunts and uncles. He leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Barbara; a son, Michael (Andrea) Beck; grandchildren, Miranda Beck and Alicia (Quinten) Adams; sisters, Jewell (Gary) Chapman, Nancy (Craig) Luthe, and Cheryl Beck; as well as several nieces and nephews and extended family who loved him dearly.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. A private graveside service will be held with family.

Memorial contributions may be made in Wendell’s name to: HCI Care Services of Central Iowa/Bright Kavanagh House, whose wonderful, loving care of Wendell will be remembered always.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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