Obituary of Richard L. Beeckman

Beeckman, Richard L. "Dick" Saginaw Twp., Michigan Passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017. He was 74 years old. Richard Lee Beeckman was born on June 29, 1943 in San Francisco, CA to the late Albert O. and Virginia Lee (Paul) Beeckman. Dick married Phyllis A. Chandler on April 19, 1974. She survives him. Dick Beeckman was a kind, generous, and loving husband and father who valued his family above all things. An avid photographer, bicycler, hiker, camper, and bird watcher, he was passionate about nature, wildlife, and the outdoors. He traveled the country, visiting all 50 states and taking as many family members as possible on every trip. He was a successful businessman who created and ran several businesses throughout his life. He was also a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy and fought in the Vietnam War. He was funny, gregarious, optimistic, hard working, accepting, and fiercely loyal. He loved life, loved people, filled every room he entered, and will be missed intensely every day by those he left behind. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; children: Carol (Chad) Krause, James Beeckman, Megan (Joshua) Greko, Michael (Valorie) Beeckman, Brian (Shana) Beeckman and Kelsey Beeckman; seven grandchildren: Cali Krause, Grace and Henry Greko, Dylan and Zachary Beeckman, Layla and Oscar Beeckman. SERVICE: A memorial service for Dick will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State), Sharon Wahl will officiate. Military honors under the auspices of the United States Navy will follow the memorial service at the funeral home. VISITATION: The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Friday, November 3, 2017 from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., also on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. MEMORIALS: Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial contribution to Merkel Cell Carcinoma research at www.merkelcell.org/join-the-fight. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com