Bernard "Bernie" Jerome Beck 91 of Hixton, WI passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024.  He was born August 7, 1933 to Art & Alice Beck in Franklin, WI.  He spent his childhood growing up on the family farm where he learned the value of hard work.  He served in the Army from 1955-1958 and was stationed abroad.  While he was in London England, he met the love of his life Shirley Hatch.  When he returned to the US, he later sent for her.  They married on December 23, 1961 in Racine.  In 1962 they moved to Franklin and later moved to Curran Valley in Hixton. During this time, they had three wonderful children; Sue, Steve and Sandy. Bernie & Shirley enjoyed traveling to England and around the US to visit family and friends.

Throughout his life Bernie worked logging, at American Motors in Racine, construction out West, roofing and farming.  Bernie was an avid outdoorsman.  He loved hunting and fishing where he enjoyed making memories with his kids and grandkids.  He also took pleasure in traveling with friends and family.  You could always count on him bringing home a good story to share. Bernie was quite a jokester and got a big kick out of himself!

After Shirley passed away in 2013, a part of his heart left too.  He found a special relationship with Joyce Huseboe.  They loved trips to the casino, many road trips throughout the Wisconsin countryside with stops for lunch and ice cream.  They both felt very lucky to have each other during this time in their lives.

He is survived by his children, Sue Bradley of Ettrick, Steve (Norene) Beck of Blair and Sandy McDougall (Alan Grass) of Blair;  six grandchildren, Jeremy (Alicia) Beck, Justin (Alisa) Bradley, Jessi (Cody) Stewart, Macy (Jordan) Tenneson, Jordan Bradley and Drew (Riley Reyez) McDougall; six great-grandchildren, Grace, Titus, Braelynn, Addison, Kash and Kole; his  sweetheart, Joyce Huseboe and a sister-in-law, Bonnie Beck.

Bernie was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; his parents, Art and Alice; his in-laws, Tom and Mabel Hatch; his siblings, Norita Beck, James Beck and Lael (Eddie) Richter and a sister-in-law, Audrey (Jerry) Knight.

In Celebration of Bernie's life, friends and family are invited to a visitation on Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at the Taylor Lutheran Church in Taylor.  Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 20,  2024 at 12:00 p.m. at the Taylor Lutheran Church in Taylor with lunch to follow.  Visitation will be an hour prior as well.