Charles W. “Chuck” Beck, the son of Lee Charles and Helen Crystal (Greer) Beck, was born May 19, 1937, in Rock Port, Missouri. He attended Rock Port High School, Rock Port, graduating in 1955. On May 17, 1955, Chuck entered the United States Navy, serving his country for two years. He received his honorable discharge on April 18, 1957.

On January 19, 1958, Chuck was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Fletcher at the Rock Port Baptist Church, Rock Port. They became the parents of two sons, Randall and Gregory, and made their home in Kansas City, Missouri.

Chuck was employed in financial management for numerous companies including their family farm, United Airlines, Air Transport and Association of America, Citizens Bank & Trust, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Chuck was a former member and President of Rock Port Country Club, City Councilman for Rock Port, and served as President of Council for First Lutheran Church, Rock Port. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Chuck passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Rock Port, at the age of 85.

Besides his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by siblings, Francis Beck, Betty Moore, Barbara Moelter, and infant sister, Ilene Beck; nephew, Danny Moore; and brothers-in-law, Bill Moore and Don Burke. Survivors include wife, Shirley Beck, Fairfax, Missouri; sons, Randall (Julie) Beck, Hollister, Missouri, and Greg (Deanna) Beck, Fairfax; grandchildren, Maranda Beck, Danielle Beck, Stephanie Brokaw, Crystal (Kamron) Woodring, Jacob (Brittiany Brown) Beck, and Katie Beck; seven step-grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and 13 step-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Joyce Burke, Fairfax; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Monday, December 12, 2022, at Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, conducted by Pastor Bill Hargis. Military rites were under the auspices of Ralph Greer American Legion Post #49, Rock Port. Inurnment was held at Greenhill Cemetery, Rock Port. Memorials may be directed to Wounded Warriors Project or Greenhill Cemetery, Rock Port. Arrangements were under the direction of Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. Online condolences can be made at www.minterfuneralchapels.com.