Jerry L. Beckman Sr.

Jerry L. Beckman Sr., 73, of Bartonville, Illinois, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, Illinois. He was born on September 3, 1938 in Peoria, Illinois. He was the son of Virgil L. and Doris E. (Miller) Beckman. He married Sandra M. Segler on August 8, 1959 in Yorkville, Illinois. She survives.

Also surviving are three children, Michael Wayne (Lisa) Beckman of Bartonville, Susan Lynn Beckman-Reed of Deer Creek, Illinois, Patrick Keith (Tamara) Beckman of Bartonville. He has seven grandchildren, Linsey Kauffman, Callie Leibach, Jarred Beckman, Samantha Reed, Devon Reed, Tyler Beckman, Alyssa Beckman. He has two great grandchildren, Emily and Evan Kauffman. There are three brothers surviving, Jack L. (Pansy) Beckman, David R. (Sally) Beckman, and Dennis R. (Laura) Beckman all of Mapleton, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his parents, and one son, J.J. Beckman Jr. .

Jerry worked as a design engineer at Beling Engineers in the 1960’s, then working at PIPCO, and Rohn Manufacturing, and lastly at ALCOA in Princeville, Illinois last working in 2000. He was a past board member of Limestone Township, involved with many baseball leagues and the Old Timers Association, he was a past Cub Scout Leader, an avid St. Louis Cardinal Baseball Fan, and loved hunting and fishing, enjoyed being a sports fan for his grandchildren and being with his family. He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Bartonville.

Funeral Services will be Friday, July 13, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the St. John Lutheran Church. The Rev. Michael Jones will officiate. Visitation will be at the Davison Fulton Bartonville Chapel from 5-7 PM on Thursday evening, and one hour prior services at the church on Friday. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services and private burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to his church, PARC, or the American Lung Association. You may create an on line condolence at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com.