Bruce E. Beck, 95, of Loves Park, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 4, 2021. Born March 26, 1925 in Rockford, IL. Son of Edward and Ida (Pierson) Beck. Married Susie Pierson on April 18, 1947. Bruce was a World War II Marine veteran who served as a rifleman and mortar crewman in the Marine 6th division in Okinawa, Japan from January 1944 through April 1946. He was honorably discharged on April 18, 1946. Bruce owned and / or co-owned several businesses throughout his life, such as doing custom farm work, a service station, a fuel oil delivery service, North Park Hardware, and Beck’s Window and Screen Repair. He was also a truck driver at Rockford Septic for 10 years. Bruce loved socializing with his customers at his window and screen business where he worked until he was 92 years old.
Survivors include son, Brian (Cathi) Beck of Caledonia; grandchildren, Jason, Joshua, and Nicole Beck. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susie Beck; son, William (Bill) Beck; parents; sister, Gloria Larson and brothers, William and Eugene Beck.
Services are private. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. Arrangements by Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens.
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