Herman Beck's Obituary
Herman F. Beck, age 87, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 4:56 a.m., in Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Pinckneyville, IL.
Herman was born at home on May 3, 1935 in Conant, IL, a son to George W. and Hulda (Caupert) Beck. On February 12, 1972, he married Janet Mathis in Pinckneyville, IL and she survives him. He worked for FS Inc. as a delivery man for 27 years. Herman was of the Lutheran Faith and a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Pinckneyville, IL. He enjoyed gardening, working on the farm, and visiting with friends. Herman never met a stranger. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife, Janet Beck of Pinckneyville, IL; one sister, Lillian Sternberg of Steeleville, IL; one nephew, Scott (Vickey) Sternberg of Steeleville, IL; one great-niece, Dawn (Kenneth) Booker of Red Bud, IL; two great-nephews, Christopher (Hilary) Sternberg of Red Bud, IL, and Brandon Sternberg of Steeleville, IL; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Arnold and George Beck; one niece, Elaine Sanders.
Memorial services will be at Zion Lutheran Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., with Reverend David Kollmeyer officiating. Interment will be in Galum Presbyterian Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Visitation will be at Zion Lutheran Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church.
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