Walter D. Beck

Walter D. Beck, age 89, of Columbus, died Monday, June 19, 2017 at the Columbus Community Hospital.

Walter was born July 17, 1927 in Clarks, Nebraska to Walter and Mabel (Trullinger) Beck. He received his education at Pleasant Hill near Clarks. He srved in the Army during the Korean War from 1950-1952. He married Veronica "Vera" Cerny on October 13, 1955 in Silver Creek. He drove a commercial truck for 47 years, including 25 years with Behlen Manufacturing. He was also known by his C.B. Handle as "Bimbo". Walt was a member of St. Isidore Church, V.F.W. Post #3704, Knights of Columbus and the Eagles Club. He enjoyed playing cards, bowling and camping.

Walt is survived by:
Son: Thomas (Theresa) Beck of Clarks, NE
Daughter: Katherine Leitschuck of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Lynette (Tim Jorn) Venzor of Fremont, NE
Daughter: Judy (Troy) Coffey of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Sandra (Rod) Svoboda of Columbus, NE
sister: Margaret Zumbrunn of Littleton, CO
Special Friend: Verona Moeller of Columbus
Fur Baby: Snickers
26 grandchildren 29 Great Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by:
Wife: Vera Beck
Parents: Walter & Mabel Beck
Brothers: Billy & Russell Beck
Sisters: Mary Booth & Jeannette Whipple
Great Granddaughter: Therese Venzor
Son-in-law: Armando Venzor
Son-in-Law: Dennis Foulk
Grandson: Brian Miller