In Memory of Norman H. Beckman

Norman H. Beckman, age 85, of Holstein, Iowa, formerly of Arthur, Iowa passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at his residence of Holstein, Iowa.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Pastor Mark Aurand will officiate, with committal services following in the Cushing Cemetery of Cushing, Iowa. A Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, October 23, 2016, at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Homes of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Christensen - Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com

Norman H. Beckman was born on September 12, 1931, in the Hartley Hospital of Battle Creek, Iowa, to Henry and Helen (Knudsen) Beckman. He attended rural country school and grew up on a farm in Crawford County until 1944. Farming continued to be a part of daily life when the family relocated outside of Cushing, Iowa and later he continued the family farming outside Climbing Hill, Iowa.

Norm later became a devoted employee of V. T. Industries in Holstein, Iowa where his coworkers became friends over the 20 years he worked there. Norm had a true love for tinkering with cars and continued his passion by operating Beckman Auto Salvage outside of Storm Lake, Iowa for many years.

Sharing fond stories and a good laugh with others, Norm enjoyed the opportunities he had with family and friends. He loved the outdoors and spent his free time camping and fishing. Leading by example, Norm’s generosity showed his kind heart and compassion for others.

He is survived by his children, Mary (Dwight) Newman of Ida Grove, Iowa, Michael Beckman of Nevada, Iowa, Patrick Beckman of Holstein, Iowa, Lisa (Tim) Irwin of Yankton, South Dakota, and Teresa (Danny) Johnson of Ida Grove, Iowa; eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, sister, Barbara Pfleeger of Arthur, Iowa, his loyal four legged companion, “Toots”, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Norm is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Beckman and Helen (Beckman) Kinney, and brother-in-law, Gary Pfleeger.