Stan was a great guy and loving friend. I helped him get his motorcycle and often tried to get him to go touring with me. Wished he
d taken me up on that. He helped me when I retired from the Navy and was always willing to give a guy the shirt off his back. He will be missed.
Stanley C. Beck
February 8, 1958 – December 1, 2014
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Stanley C. Beck, 56, of St. Cloud will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at Christ Church Newman Center in St. Cloud. Stan passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014 at the St. Cloud Hospital with family by his side from complications of a stroke. Reverend Anthony Oelrich will officiate. Burial will be with his father in Greenwood Cemetery in Warren.
Visitation will begin at 12 Noon on Saturday at the Newman Center. Arrangements are with Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.
Stan was born on February 8, 1958 in Moorhead, Minnesota to Ernest and Darlene (Smiley) Beck. He graduated from Warren High School in 1976 and from trade school 1987. He married Cynthia Wosmek in Glencoe in 1983. They were married for 21 years and raised two children. Stan’s employment went from A to Z, working as an architectural draftsman all the way to driving Zamboni. Stan was most recently employed at Panther Arms DPMS. He was a member of the Newman Center.
Stan was very involved with Central Minnesota Koinonia, Residents Encountering Christ and Beginning Experience. He began as a participant in Koinonia and was currently directing retreats.
In the summer you would find him riding his Honda VTX and in the winter being Santa at the mall. His other passions included hunting, music and karaoke.
Stan is survived by his children, Paul (Amanda) and Nichole Beck (Steph Hamel) both of Eden Prairie; significant other, Renee Willhite of Sauk Centre; former spouse, Cindy (Gregg) Smith of Mounds View; mother, Darlene Beck of Roseau; siblings, Jim (Jan) of Casa Grande, AZ, Mike (Holly) of Bismarck, ND, Don (Deb) of Grand Forks, ND, Ginny Westberg (Dave Kujava) of Warren, Janice (Nima) Mostofi of Roseau; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest in 2010; and brother-in-law, Lowell Westberg in 2008.
Memorials are preferred.
Guestbook
To the Beck Family,
We are so saddened to hear of the sudden death of Stan. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
The world was a better place because you were in it, Stan! I know my world was, for sure. A more wonderful, loving, faithful friend of man and God just couldn’t be found. I miss you so much already. Koinonia won’t be the same without you! Til we bear hug again in heaven–Love, Kathy
Renee, so sorry for my typing error in the previous message. I was thinking of all my memories of Rita at the retreats and typed her name in error. Our deepest sympathy to you Renee.
Our deepest sympathy to Paul, Nichole, my sister Cindy, Rita and the entire Beck family. Stan will always be remembered as being a joyful person. He loved sharing his joy as Santa and face painting and bringing smiles to many children. His faith and the many Koinina retreats were his way of spreading joy to the rest of us. Our prayers for peace and closure from us to all of you. Gary & Sharon
Stan,
You will be missed so much as our friend. Your laughter and smiles helped so many people, along with your big heart to be the best person you could be for others. You are one of God’s Angels and I will always be grateful for your kindness and friendship. Many prayers and kind thoughts and smiles for your friends and family.
Stan I am really going to miss you and your friendship. I always looked forward to seeing you and getting my hugs from you. You will be missed by many. I will continue to pray for healing for your family, Renee and friends. Please keep watch over us from up there. Love you.
Stan was always—Stan the Man to me—-we worked so many retreats together—Stan was always my standby—no matter when I’d call, he’d say yes, what can I do—-we started together and we grew together in our faith—-so many wonderful memories—-you were loved by many—-good job faithful servant——visit me Stan, tell me how wonderful it’s up there!!!! Peace and love sweetie!!!!
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Memorial Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Stanley C. Beck, 56, of St. Cloud will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at Christ Church Newman Center in St. Cloud. Stan passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014 at the St. Cloud Hospital with family by his side from complications of a stroke. Reverend Anthony Oelrich will officiate. Burial will be with his father in Greenwood Cemetery in Warren.
Visitation will begin at 12 Noon on Saturday at the Newman Center. Arrangements are with Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.