Dennis Beck Sr

He was born on August 26, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio the eldest son to John and Vilma. He attended North Olmstead High School in Cleveland. He married the love of his life, Phyllis on September 4, 1970. Dennis worked in many automotive related businesses throughout his career but spoke most fondly of his time at Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Cleveland, Ohio, Gates Chevrolet in South Bend, Indiana and of course the company he built with his wife Phyllis and daughter Alecia, Beck Toyota in Indianapolis, IN. For 39 years, he owned and operated Beck Toyota and served as a leader in the larger automotive sales industry where he was recognized as a member of the President’s Club for being in the top 1% of Toyota dealers for many years.

Dennis was a skilled piano player and had a love of music and music trivia. He loved to tell stories and entertain people. Always professional, he was known for being a dapper dresser and giving young people advice on how to be successful. He also loved to fish, go boating and to travel with his wife Phyllis. He also was passionate about good food. As an avid supporter of the Indianapolis Colts and the Indiana Pacers, he enjoyed attending games both at home and away with family and friends.

Dennis was proud to be a member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church in Indianapolis. He is survived by his sister Diane Ludwig (Johannes) of Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, daughters Victoria McCoy and Alecia Mullen (James) of Indianapolis, Indiana, son Dr. Dennis J. Beck, Jr. (Dianna) of Newburgh, Indiana, and by six grandchildren: Christopher Speckman (Elisabeth) of Indianapolis, Hannah Ruyack (Benjamin) of Alcoa, TN, Riley Mullen and Sasha Mullen of Indianapolis, Morgan Beck (Thomas) of Newport, OR and Sydney Beck of Newport, OR, as well as by his six great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday October 23, 2026 at Little & Sons Funeral Home 4901 E Stop 11 Rd, Indianapolis.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday October 24, 2026 at St. Barnabas Catholic Church 8300 Rahke Rd. Indianapolis with father Showready of St. Barnabas officiating. Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by Little and Sons Funeral Home.