James J.Beck (1930-2020)

BECK, HUBER

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 1/3/2021 at 16:47:06

James J. “Jim” Beck was born on Aug. 28, 1930, and passed away peacefully on Nov. 23, 2020. Jim was ordained as a Catholic priest in 1956 and served Wisconsin parishes.

With his love of God, Jim found another true love when he met Dorothy Huber. He resigned from the priesthood in May 1969, and went on to attend the University of Wisconsin, Platteville. Jim and Dorothy were married on March 31, 1970.

Jim became a vocational rehabilitation counselor for the State of Iowa. He was focused on serving those individuals with special needs and spinal cord injuries.

Jim and Dorothy traveled extensively and visited every continent except Antarctica. Jim served as the travel chairman on the board of the Plus Sixty travel group for eight years. Golfing and skiing were also enjoyed by the Becks.

As an avid reader, Jim read the Wall Street Journal on a daily basis for more than 50 years.

Memorials may be made to St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Doctors Without Borders, or Catholic Relief Services.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Mary Ann, and a brother, Frank.

Memorial service will be held in spring 2021.

Online remembrances may be expressed at www.hmdfuneralhome.com.