Kenneth H. Beck

Kenneth H. Beck, 92, of Pekin, IL passed away at 5:12 PM Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Hallmark House Nursing Center. Ken was born on July 3, 1927 in Cincinnati Township, Tazewell County, Illinois to Elmer George and Erna Elizabeth (Heilman) Beck. He married Mary Liescheidt on January 15, 1955 in Pekin. Preceding in death are his parents, one grandson, Sean McNally, one brother, John Beck and one sister, Florence Meyer. Surviving are: his wife, Mary of Pekin; two sons, Steve (Mary Lou) Beck of Acton, Ontario and Rev. Gary (Valerie) Beck of Flint, MI; six grandchildren, Jennifer Storey, Sarah Beck, Leanna Beck, Melanie (Joel) Walter, David (Julia) Beck and Leah (Alex) Hoffmeyer; nine great grandchildren. Ken helped on the family farm until 1951 when he entered the United States Army serving in Korea for two years working on tanks. After he got out of the army, he worked for Oberle Oil Company and Ag-Land FS as a gas truck driver for 40 years. Ken was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Pekin where he had served as a trustee. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, square dancing, playing cards and camping. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. Private graveside services will be at Glendale Memorial Gardens. Military honors will be provided by the United States Army. Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 711 Court St. Pekin, IL 61554. Cemetery Glendale Memorial Gardens 18119 Illinois Route 9 Pekin,IL 61554