Ronald James Beeckman Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ronald James Beeckman of Roanoke, Indiana, who passed away on August 2, 2025 at the age of 78. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leslie Beeckman and Corana Beeckman; his sister Carol Wallace (Beeckman); and his parents-in-law, James and Kathleen Wilson.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Beeckman (Wilson); his children, Deborah "Debbi" Bowman (Matt), Ryan Beeckman (Amy Stoppenhagen) and Rebecca Brugger (Justin); his grandchildren, Chloe of Fort Wayne, Indiana., Carter of Fort Wayne, Indiana. and Ainsley Bowman of Fort Wayne, Indiana.; his children, Xavier of Fort Wayne, Indiana., Ethan of Fort Wayne, Indiana., Sawyer of Fort Wayne, Indiana., Finn Beeckman of Fort Wayne, Indiana., Alice Stoppenhagen of Fort Wayne, Indiana., Heidi of Fort Wayne, Indiana. and Natalie Brugger of Fort Wayne, Indiana.; his siblings, Leslie Beeckman (Mary Ellen) of Saginaw, Michigan, Robert Beeckman (Jean) of Freeland, Michigan, Edward Beeckman of Saginaw, Michigan and Julie Perry (Bruce) of Saginaw, Michigan; and his in-laws, James Wilson (Gail) of Novi, Michigan, Kim Burns of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Patricia Sharp of Cincinnati, Ohio, Kevin Wilson (Zoe) of Troy, Michigan, Tim Wilson (Michelle) of Howell, Michigan and Chris Wilson (Donna) of Muskegon, Michigan.. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and a wide circle of friends.
A rosary will be held on Monday, August 11th 2025 at 3:30 PM at the D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home (8325 Covington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804). Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 12th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church (641 N Main St, Roanoke, IN 46783). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, August 12th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his name to Stillwater Hospice.
