Ronald C. Beck, 81 years, of Temperance, MI died at home Sunday, June 12, 2016 with family by his side. He was born September 24, 1934 in Toledo, OH. Ron served in the U.S. Marine Corps after the Korean War. A tool and die maker, he retired from the Ford Motor Company, Woodhaven Stamping Plant in 1992. Ron had a big heart and was a compassionate lover of animals. He loved to travel, golf, fish, and talk with friends.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Helen “”Peg”” (Slayton); children, Jean Scanlon, Ken (Jana) Beck, Dan (Terri Morrow) Beck; sister, Marion Fojtik; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlotte “”Lottie”” (Steele) Mannor; father, Carl F. Beck; and brother, Carl M. Beck.
Visitation will be Friday, June 17, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in Urbanski’s Bedford Funeral Chapel 8300 Lewis Avenue Temperance, MI where the Funeral Service will be held at 7:30 p.m., officiated by Pastor, Mark Gibbs of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, Ottawa Lake, MI. Cremation will follow. Those wishing to offer memorials are asked to consider the Humane Society or Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
Online condolences may be shared at www.bedfordfuneralchapel.com .