Edward Beckman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dateline Jasper: Edward A. Beckman age 84 of Jasper passed away at 12:50 P.M. Wednesday November 3, 2004 at the Northwood Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Jasper. He was born November 18, 1919 in Siberia IN. to: Anthony and Martha (Schlachter) Boeckman. He married Ruth Sermersheim May 21, 1946. He worked for Indiana Chair Co. for 47 years where he retired, after retirement he worked for the German American Bank in Jasper. Memberships include St. Joseph Catholic Church, He served in the Army during WW2 in the European Theater, member of the DAV, VFW Post 673, American Legion Post 147, Jasper Outdoor Recreation. Surviving: his wife Ruth Beckman of Jasper. 1 son Tom Beckman of Carmel IN. 3 brothers-Linus Beckman of Georgetown IN., Alfred Beckman of St. Meinrad, and Leo Beckman of Evansville 1 sister- Joan Jaminczky of St. Meinrad 4 Grandchildren 5 Great Grandchildren Preceded in death by 4 brothers-Oscar, Donald, Albert, and Roman Beckman, 2 sisters-Hilda Bachman and Olivia Blank. Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00 A.M. Saturday November 6, 2004 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday November 6, 2004 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper. The VFW Post 673 will conduct the military grave side rites. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church. s