Charles Edward Beckmann, 70, of Morrison, IL, died on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL.
Charles was born August 6, 1949, in Albert Lea, MN, the son of Gustav W. and Erna (Bisping) Beckmann. He was a graduate of Well-Easton High School, and was drafted into the Army. He served four years in the Vietnam War. Upon returning home, Charles married Patsy Dee Tolzman of Minnesota Lake, MN. Together they had three children. Charles married Theresa Hayward in 1999. He was employed at Zaagmann Trucking in Morrison. Charles enjoyed trucking, racing, and farming.
Survivors include his wife Theresa; children, Matthew Beckmann of Boston, MA, Melissa (Shane) Markgraf of Cologne, MN, Michael (Amy) Beckmann of Cedar Rapids, IA, Melisa (Michael) Clausen of Miles, IA, Laura (Mark) Roach of Savanna, IL, and Brodie (Sarah) Hayward of Morrison; brother Michael K. Beckmann; sister Kathleen A. Beckmann; 13 grandchildren;one great-grandson.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.