Lester A. Beckman, age 95, of Greenwood, Indiana and a former resident of Brookville, Indiana and St. Petersburg, Florida, died Monday, October 16, 2017 at his residence in Greenwood.
Born March 16, 1922 in Klemmes Corner, Indiana he was the son of the late Cornelius & Katherine (Klemme) Beckman. On December 28, 1940 he and the former Thelma P. Woliung were united in marriage and she preceded him in death on March 15, 2015.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, having served with the 473RD Infantry where he earned the Purple Heart. He was retired having worked for much of his life as a machinist & farmer.
He was a member of St. Peters United Church of Christ Klemmes Corner; the Disabled American Veterans, as well as the American Legion.
Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Carol Beckman of Indianapolis, Indiana; four grandchildren, Nicole (Marc) Lotter, Korie (Chad) Roberts, Brian (Erin) Beckman, and Kristin (Scott Sawyer) Beckman; five great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces & nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Thelma, he was preceded in death by his son, Eugene L. Beckman who died December 9, 1999; his sisters, Verna Beckman, Irene Baudendistel, Marie Redelman and Glenna Bauer; and brothers, Ezra Beckman and Alvin Beckman.
Family & friends may visit from 10 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Ave., Brookville.
Pastor Jim Elliott will conduct the Funeral Services at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home. Burial with full military graveside honors by the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Peters United Church of Christ Klemmes Corner or the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion or the Disabled American Veterans.
Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Beckman family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .