John Louis Beckmann, Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of the late Paulette DiCarlo Beckmann of 59 years. He is survived by his three beloved children, John "Johnny" Beckmann, III (Lana), Deborah Beckmann Wolff (Bryan), and Paul Joseph Beckmann (Tara); and seven adored grandchildren, John Louis Beckmann, IV (Micaela), Urban André Beckmann, Joseph DiCarlo Beckmann (Courtney), Matthew Joseph Wolff, Brandon Michael Wolff (fiancé, Caroline) , Zachary Paul Beckmann, Hannah Carey Beckmann and one great grandchild, Lucy Paulette Beckmann. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Louis Beckmann, Sr. and Gertrude Brupbacher Beckmann; his sister Trudy Weatherly; his brother Robert Beckmann and his great grandchild Quinn Beckmann.
John was born and raised in New Orleans. He was a longtime parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Metairie. He was a member of the men's club, a cub scout leader, and a CYO coach. He spent over 50 years in the insurance industry earning the honors of St. Paul Top Brass, St. Paul Circle Agent, CNA Pacer Agent, LWCC Preferred Agent, and Burns and Wilcox Gold Key Club. He was also an Ameritus member of the Bacchus organization and a Man of Manresa (group 8).
John found the most enjoyment being on the water in Bay St. Louis, boating with his family and friends where he taught many teenagers to water ski and watched countless sun sets.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 2:00PM. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 12:00PM. The interment will follow the Mass at Lake Lawn Park. To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com
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