Robert Beckman Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Robert Beckman of Mediapolis, Iowa, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Robert left this world on February 3, 2026 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Beckman to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl Beckman and Ella Beckman (Bohlen); his son Duane Beckman; his grandson Daniel Campbell; his great grandchild Matthew Hightower; his siblings, Rev. Richard Beckman, Jimmie Beckman and Verletta McGlaughlin; and his sister-in-law Barb Beckman.

He is survived by: his wife Marlene Beckman of Mediapolis, IA; his children, Randall Beckman (Sherlyn) of Sperry, Charlene Waterhouse (Jeff) of Pleasant Grove, Susan Campbell of Mediapolis and Gloria Christian (Lance) of Lincoln, NE; his daughter-in-law Cheryl Beckman of West Burlington; his grandchildren, Stephanie Hightower (Sam), Russ Beckman (Paige), Nick Beckman, Derek Beckman (Elisabeth), Marlena Borzekofski (Taylor Donahoo), Blake Beckman, Kayla Beckman (Jacob Althar), Kourtney Waterhouse, Travis Campbell, Michaella Beckman, Dylan Christian (Alexis) and Kameron Waterhouse; his great grandchildren, Collins Beckman, Ryder Beckman, Gabriella Beckman, Michael Beckman, Bentley Borzekofski, Lucas Beckman, Matthew Beckman, Theodore Christian and Paislyn Althar; his siblings, Donald Beckman, Rodney Beckman (Naomi), Joyce Beckman and Marjean Gerdes (Tom); and his siblings-in-law, Rose Alice Beckman, James McGlaughlin and Donna Beckman.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for his family.