John Robert Beck Obituary
The family of John Robert Beck of Chester, Illinois announces his passing on June 19, 2026. John Robert, born on May 14, 1934, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Robert Beck to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leonard Beck and Mildred Beck; his siblings, Len Beck, Larry Beck and Bertha Marie Hilbing (Jack); his siblings-in-law, Louis (Joanie) and Nancy Baumgartner; and his son-in-law Rick Mathis.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Baumgartner Beck; his children, John Beck Jr. (Mary), Missy Biethman (Jamie), Anne Witting (Steve), Joe Beck (Debbie), Danny Beck (Ronda), Julie Dooley (Kevin), Trish Skaer (Dan) and David Beck (Ronny); his siblings, Jim Beck (Donna), Mary A Graham and Mike Beck (Lynn); and his siblings-in-law, John Baumgartner (Laura), Florence Beck and Mary C Beck. He is also survived by his 27 grandchildren: 14 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial donations be made to St. Mary's Catholic School Endowment fund or Gibault Catholic High School.
