Henry Frank Beckman died on January 27. He was born on March 5, 1927 in Cumberland, Wisconsin to parents Carl and Gladys Beckman. The family moved to North Dakota, where he met his future wife, Doris Dibble. He joined in Army Air Corps during World War II. He was very proud to have served his country.
Doris and Hank married on April 11, 1946. He worked in the Butte mines and as a mechanic at the Berkley Pit until he retired.
Hank loved outdoor sports. He was very active in the Moose Lodge. He loved animals and had a variety of horses, dogs, chickens—even pheasants and peacocks. He raised canaries and always had a fish tank.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Doris; brother Gordon; sisters Margaret Krause, Helen Hammond, and Mabel Gulsvig; sons-in-law Dan Kennedy and Rudy McCaslin; and daughter-in-law Tricia Beckman.
He is survived by sons Frank (Tina), Carl (Debbie), Roy (Corina), and Robert and daughters Sandra (Harry) Rawson, Georgean (Steve) Griffith, Patricia Ladd, Gladys (Chris) Calkins, and Bonnie McCaslin; 23 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren; brothers Roy, Calvin and Darell (Regina), sister Esther Baron and many nieces and nephews.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Henry.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Henry and his family.
Dan & Helen Brown says
So sorry to loose Uncle Hank but in heaven he will be reunited with Aunt Doris and others. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Love, Dan and Helen
Linda Padilla says
Linda Padilla says I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers go out to the family, God had received another angel my your wings spread open wide to be with your beautiful wife, I remember when my family would go visit your dad and all the animals and birds and your mom always welcoming us in… I so happy that I had a chance to know the family…. May god be with you always…
From Linda Padilla
Daughter of Mag & Martha Padilla
Joyce says
Can’t say enough about Hank. Great man. So sorry for your lose to the entire Beckman clan. All Storruds are thinking of you.
Darrel Beckman says
He was great brother and will surely be missed by many❤️❤️❤️ Love your brother, Darrel and Regina
Joe and Anna Dziak says
Sandy and Harry and families; hang on to those memories of Hank. So sorry for your loss.
Janice Clark Muniz says
My thoughts & prayers to the Beckman Family,
Hank was such a wonderful, hard working and very kind man. He loved his family and now he will be reunited with the love of his life Doris and together they will be beaming with love & pride watching over you. May his memories hold dear in your hearts. Rest in peace Hank ..
Janice Clark Muniz
Sonya says
RIP
Sherry Tilbury says
My Deepest sympathy to the entire Beckman Family 🙏
Uncle Hank was one of a kind! My favorite Uncle ❤
Always loved his company!
I have so many fond memories of both Doris & Hank. The their visits to Minnesota and going to Butte to visit them. RIP Uncle
Sherry Tilbury says
My Deepest sympathy to the entire Beckman Family 🙏
Uncle Hank was one of a kind! My favorite Uncle ❤
Always loved his company!
I have so many fond memories of both Doris & Hank. Their visits to Minnesota and going to Butte to visit them. RIP Uncle
Margaret Reed says
So sorry for your loss. Hank was a very kind gentleman.
Melissa Mynheir says
I remember being little n his smile n peace felt round him n he came thru dollar tree when I was in Butte. I’ve got best family n memories. N grandma Beckman so kind.