LeRoy D. Beck

LeRoy Dean Beck of Blair, passed away of pancreatic cancer, Saturday, October 7, 2023, at home, under the care of Gunderson Hospice.

LeRoy was born March 9, 1945, to Leonard and Irene (Trones) Beck in Black River Falls. LeRoy grew up on the family farm in rural Franklin Township, Taylor. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, canning, playing dice and working with his hands making wood crafts. LeRoy attended the Franklin County School, Jackson County, for grades 1 – 6, and attended Melrose School 7th – 9th grade. He worked for Lutz Builders in Melrose for 21 years and Gaier Construction, Black River Falls for 30 years. LeRoy married Kandace “Kandy” Olson, September 17, 1977, and they had one daughter, Jennifer. Kandy passed away March 3, 2006.

LeRoy is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Hicks; grandchildren: Nolan and Amelia Hicks of Holmen; his son, Paul Beck of Chippewa Falls; further survived by siblings: Alice Rae (Dan) Nelson, Darien, WI; Darwin (Anita) Beck, Taylor, WI; Larry (Barb) Beck, Taylor, WI; Charles Beck, Blair, WI; Roseanne (Greg) Totten, Black River Falls, WI and Michael (Susan) Beck, Taylor, WI; as well as extended family.

Preceding him in death were his parents; grandparents; and wife, Kandace.

Visitation and time of remembrance was held Friday, October 13, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Friendship First Community Center, 419 South Urberg Ave., Blair. Burial was at Rest Haven Cemetery in Blair. Kratz Funeral Home – Portage (www.kratzfuneralhome.com) is assisting the family with arrangements.