Frank was the loving husband of Billie J. Beck NEE: Allen; beloved son of the late Michael A. and Amanda H. Beck; devoted father of Michael J. (Verna) Beck, Pamela D. (Robert) Grady, Elizabeth J. (Jim) Friederich, Mary D. (Gary) Fischer, Cynthia Beck, Carol A. (Phi) Montgomery and Melissa (Michael) Skroblin; dear brother of Robert Beck and Edward Beck; cherished grandfather of 20 and great-grandfather of 21. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors or American Legion Post #388.
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Printed in St. Louis Post Dispatch Dec 22, 2011
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Printed in St. Louis Post Dispatch Dec 22, 2011
Frank was the loving husband of Billie J. Beck NEE: Allen; beloved son of the late Michael A. and Amanda H. Beck; devoted father of Michael J. (Verna) Beck, Pamela D. (Robert) Grady, Elizabeth J. (Jim) Friederich, Mary D. (Gary) Fischer, Cynthia Beck, Carol A. (Phi) Montgomery and Melissa (Michael) Skroblin; dear brother of Robert Beck and Edward Beck; cherished grandfather of 20 and great-grandfather of 21. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors or American Legion Post #388.
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Printed in St. Louis Post Dispatch Dec 22, 2011
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Printed in St. Louis Post Dispatch Dec 22, 2011
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