Richard Beck

Richard Lee Beck, 86 of Bella Vista, Arkansas, formerly of Decatur and Beecher City IL, died on September 12, 2024, at Primrose Retirement Community in Rogers AR with his son by his side. He was born October 14, 1938, in Herrick IL to Larry and Luela (Bolt) Beck.

Memorials can be made in his name to: Wade CF Foundation. Donation can be made either through their website Godswillandwade.org or by check made out to God’s Will and Wade CF Foundation and mailed C/O Becky Doty 265 E 1800th Ave Beecher City, IL 62414.

Dick attended Beecher City High School and worked for Country Companies for over 40 years as a claims adjuster and later a claims coordinator. Dick and Janet wed on September 1, 1989, in Decatur, IL. Dick loved the retired life in Bella Vista, AR where he could golf almost all year long. He participated in multiple golf leagues and was very active at the Highlands golf course where he and Janet had been members. His other passions include collecting Corvettes and for years remodeled and flipping homes in the Decatur area.

He was preceded in death by his parents Larry and Luella; stepmother Lydia Beck; wife, Janet Beck; Sisters, Bonnie Doty, Shelby Strickland; Brothers, Michael Beck, Dennis Beck; sisters-in law: Wanda Beck; Brother-in-laws, Robert Doty, Carl Strickland; Nephew, Larry Doty; son in law, Kenn Bialecke; and grandson, Kameron Bialecke, Bailey Beyers.

He is survived by his Son, Chris Beck of Porter TX; Daughters, Sherilyn Bialecke of Ringgold, GA, Stephanie (Tom) Franey of Champaign, IL. Siblings, Ronald Beck of Effingham, Leila (Mike) Wills of Beecher City and Roger (Rachel) Beck of Effingham. Sister -in law Jan (Wayne) Werner of Effingham sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Carol and Jon Lindhjem of Omaha. Grandchildren, Alexander Beck, Christopher Beck, Lindsey Bialecke, Keagan Bialecke, Aubrey McKenna Bialecke, Elizabeth Beyers, JT (Emily) Franey, Mary Beth Franey, and great grandchildren, Bo Beck, Wren Beyers and Noah Beyers.

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center 1102 Churchill Rd. Mahomet, IL 61853 from 1-2pm with a service to follow at 2pm. Graveside service will be held immediately after at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign IL.

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