Andy Beck, age 65 of Batesville, died Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati.
Born May 25, 1951 in Silver Spring, Maryland, he is the son of Kitsy (Nee: Swain) and Allen Beck. He married Mary Jo Holtel November 23, 1990. A member of the Sons of the American Legion Post #271, the Sons of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3183 and the Knights of Columbus Council #1461, Andy was owner and chef of Beck’s Grillin’ and Catering.
Most will remember Andy’s infectious smile and his cigar. He was most definitely a people person with a passion for entertaining. Andy liked gatherings of family or friends and his BBQ ribs will surely be missed. Cooking was his way of expressing his friendship and affection. It was his nature to bring meals to neighbors and family members in times of need. For as talented a cook as he was, Mary Jo explained baking wasn’t his forte. The only baking he did was peanut butter cookies and crème brulee, which also happened to be about the only sweets he cared for. She also said the house was never quiet. A talented drummer with a good voice, Andy loved all types of music. So if music wasn’t filling the house, then it was one of several T.V.’s that would be on. Some of Andy’s other interests included I.U. Basketball, the Washington Redskins, golfing, as well as being an avid card player. He enjoyed playing 500 and Bridge.
He is survived by his wife Mary Jo; sisters and brother-in-laws Kathleen and Barry Hurwitz of Columbia, Maryland, Cindy and Pat Reddell of Ft. Worth, Texas; brothers and sister-in-laws Alan and Ginger Beck of Eugene, Oregon, Jim and Todd Beck of Batesville and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation is Thursday, February 16th, from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday, February 17th, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Safe Passage or the Hansen Center (Margaret Mary Health Foundation’s Cancer Care Fund).