Rev. Paul Robert Beck Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Paul Robert Beck of Saginaw Township died December 30, 2011. He was 84 years old. Born September 1, 1927 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Paul and Clara (née Stahnke) Beck. Paul graduated from Concordia High School, St. Paul in 1945 and from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis in 1952. United in marriage to D. Gail Oonk in 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri. Served as Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Gaylord, MI and Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lewiston, MI and Mt. Hope Lutheran Church, Grayling, MI from 1952-1955 and as a pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Saginaw, MI from 1955-1990. He loved his wife and family. He enjoyed music, golf and eating good food. He baked wonderful bread and gave the best hugs. Paul had three sisters – Gloria Baloga, Clarice (deceased), Elaine Most. Born to Paul and Gail – Rachel, Paul, Peter, Gregory. Survived by grandchildren – Lacey, Sadie, Jacob, Leah, Anna, Jessie, Nicole, Gus, Manon, Alana. Great grandchildren – Xandor, Teaka, Luke, Nyree, Patrick, Casandra. Visitation will be at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5335 Brockway Rd., on Wednesday, January 4, 2-8pm. Memorial service will take place at 11:00am on Thursday, January 5, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and East Side Soup Kitchen.

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Rev. Paul Robert Beck

September 1, 1927 - December 30, 2011