Charles Beck

Charles Beck

November 24, 1931 - May 08, 2023

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Charles C. “Chuck” Beck

Saginaw, Michigan

Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw. He was 91 years old. Charles C. Beck was born on November 24, 1931 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Charles P. and Eva (Marienfeld) Beck. He married the love of his life Betty Louise Thiel on August 2, 1952 at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Saginaw. Chuck proudly served his country as an EM3 with the United States Navy on the USS Bushnell AS-15 from August 16, 1951 until August 6, 1953. During his service with the Navy, he was trained as an Electrician. Following his honorable service with the Navy, he owned and operated Chuck Beck Electric for many years. Chuck was a member of St. Dominic Parish – St. Stephens Catholic Church. He had a passion for serving others. Chuck and Betty often cared for orphans at St. Vincent Home and helped with the needs of residents at St. Francis Home. Paired with his “fix it” attitude, Chuck spent countless hours repairing and refurbishing bicycles to donate to Saginaw community members. He enjoyed gardening, and he shared his vegetables with family, neighbors and Hidden Harvest. During his retirement years, Chuck volunteered at the VA Hospital as a driver, taking Veterans for medical appointments in Ann Arbor, and he was recognized for volunteering over 5000 hours. In addition to his generosity, Chuck had a great sense of humor - often sharing jokes and stories. His smile and laugh could light up a room.

Surviving are his wife, Betty Louise Beck; children, Bev (Bruce) Braun, Michael (Colleen) Beck, and Renee (James) Leibinger; grandchildren, Michael P. (Christie) Beck, Ashley (AJ) Quackenbush, Kory (Dana) Braun, Ryan (Kailie) Leibinger, Hannah (Alec) Chulumovich, Jim Braun, and Becky (Dave) Lea; great-grandchildren, Hallie, Atticus, Brady, Camden, Jordan, Ellianna, Teagan and Baby C expected in July of 2023; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.

Chuck was preceded in death by his baby daughter; his son, Patrick Beck; his brother, Donald Beck; and sister, Shirley Perkins.

Chuck's family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff of the VA Hospital for their great care.

FUNERAL SERVICE: A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023 at St. Dominic Parish – St. Stephens Catholic Church, 1310 Malzahn Street, Saginaw, MI 48602. Rev. Fr. Steven Gavit will officiate. Military Honors will be conducted at the church under the auspices of the United States Navy and American Legion Post #439. Cremation to follow the service. A Committal service will take place at a later date at St. Andrew Cemetery in Saginaw.

VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at St. Dominic Parish – St. Stephens Catholic Church, 1310 Malzahn Street, Saginaw, MI 48602 on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

MEMORIALS: Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Hidden Harvest or the East Side Soup Kitchen. Deisler Funeral Home is honored to serve the Beck family. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the church or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com.

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A Memorial Tree was planted for Charles Beck
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Deisler Funeral Home
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Susan Duncan
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I am so very sorry for your loss. I was involved with the Children's Christmas Store with Chuck and Betty. I so looked forward to seeing them there and could always count on their help. Sending my prayers and my love to you.
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Dawn Hoffman
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Q: How did you meet Charles? A: Len, Randy and I went to see Chuck and Betty one day when Len was visiting from California. It was the first time that I met Chuck (Betty too!). They were the best hosts. They served us an absolutely delicious lunch, and I enjoyed hearing fun stories from their past. Chuck put on some music during our lunch. It was Ellen playing the piano! We had no idea that anyone had ever taped Ellen playing the piano when she was alive! Len and Randy were in tears (tears of happiness) Chuck had given us the best gift ever!!! We will be forever grateful and will never forget that incredible time together!
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Randy Hoffman
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Uncle Chuck had a huge heart for serving others and I’m sure GOD met him and said; Well done, my good and faithful servant!!! My fondest memory was a few years back, my father (Len Hoffman), wife Dawn, and myself were visiting at there house and as we were eating lunch, Uncle Chuck was playing some beautiful piano music and I asked him who that was, and he said it’s your Mom playing and I recorded alot of her music. I couldn’t hold the tears back because I was so happy that he did that. We now have a CD full of my Mom playing piano thanks to Uncle Chucks insight.
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Susan Muir
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Mr. Beck will always have a special place in my heart. He was always baking or cooking something and sharing it with me. Wonderful soups and you never knew what was going to be in the muffins he made. He never made them the same way twice. I loved seeing the leaves from his beans and cucumbers peering over the fence. He loved planting and growing things and his garden was always lush and vibrant. Over the years he taught me many things. Repaired my bike, put a new sensor in my outdoor light, brought my shrub back to life and was responsible for more kindnesses than I can list. After my mother died he always checked up on me. I miss him more than I can say.
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Diane and Carl Oberlin
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Fond memories of Chuck and Betty. So grateful for all he did for my mom Doris and dad Art Bender through the years! Thoughts and prayers are with the whole Beck family.

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