LEROY DEAN BECK

LEROY DEAN BECK

     LeRoy Dean Beck of Blair, WI, passed away of pancreatic cancer Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at home under the care of Gunderson Hospice. LeRoy was born March 9, 1945, to Leonard and Irene (Trones) Beck in Black River Falls, WI. LeRoy grew up on the family farm rural Franklin Township, Taylor, WI. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, canning, playing dice and working with his hands, making wood crafts. LeRoy attended the Franklin County School, Jackson County for grades one through six and attended Melrose School for seventh to ninth grade. He worked for Lutz Builders, Melrose, WI, for 21 years and Gaier Construction, Black River Falls for 30 years. 

     LeRoy married Kandace Olson Sept. 17, 1977, and they had one daughter, Jennifer. Kandy passed away March 3, 2006. 

     LeRoy is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Hicks; grandchildren Nolan and Amelia Hicks, Holmen, WI; his son, Paul Beck of Chippewa Falls, WI; siblings Alice Rae (Dan) Nelson, Darien, WI, Darwin (Anita) Beck, Taylor, WI, Larry (Barb) Beck, Taylor, WI, Charles Beck, Blair, WI, Roseanne (Greg) Totten, Black River Falls, WI, and Michael (Susan) Beck, Taylor, WI; as well as extended family. 

     Preceding him in death were his parents, grandparents and wife Kandace. 

     Visitation and time of remembrance was held at Friendship First Community Center 419 South Urberg Ave, Blair, WI, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. Burial was at Rest Haven Cemetery, Blair, WI. A light lunch followed. Kratz Funeral Home-Portage (www.kratzfuneralhome.com) assisted the family with arrangements.