Kenneth Beck

Kenneth “Kenny” Beck, age 75, passed away on Saturday April 11th surrounded by his children, siblings, grandchildren, and other loved ones in Saint Cloud, Minnesota.

Ken was born December 2nd, 1950, to Ralph and Lorraine Beck of Canby, Minnesota. There he graduated high school in 1969 and then Vocational school in 1971 at the Canby Area Technical Institute. Upon graduating he moved to Montevideo, Minnesota and had his 4 children. Ken had a passion for classic cars, western movies, collector’s items, photography, and his family. He also loved working with his hands like he did as a carpenter for many years until he retired.

With a strong spirit, sharp wits, and an even sharper sense of humor, Ken taught those around to him how to keep going, keep a smile on your face, and how to be there for your family however you could be. He is survived by his children Jon Beck (Elizabeth Ellis), Amy Beck (Juan Guerra), Aisha Beck (Alex Aufderheide), and Nicholas Beck. His brothers & sisters Bob Beck (Donna Beck), Dennis Beck (Dawn Beck), and Lynn Beck-Harp, brother-in-law, Boone Gottskalkson. His nephews and nieces Robin Bellefy (Kelly Bellefy), Jamie Sjolin (Eric Sjolin), Adam Beck (Linda Sychampanakhone), Tim Beck, Dan Harp (Destiny Jemming-Harp), Jen Gottskalkson, Jennings Sunderland, Mason Beck, and Max Beck. And by his grandchildren/great grandchildren Kieran, Esme, Kayson, Cameron, Ava, Heather, and Silas.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law David Harp. A service will be held Friday April 17th at the Wing-Bain Funeral Home in Montevideo, MN at 2pm for all family & friends to attend.