Ronald M. Beckman

Ronald M. Beckman, 82, passed away peacefully at Primrose Memory Care in Weston surrounded by his loving family.

Born to Melvin and Mildred Beckman in Madison, WI, he graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee and went on to receive a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Industrial Education from the University of Wisconsin – Stout.

A teacher at North Central Technical Institute for thirty years, late in his career, he also developed curriculum for the school and state trade apprenticeship programs.   Ron’s gift and great joy was teaching; he changed many lives and took pride in the growth and success of his students – often following up on them after graduation.  Ron loved Wisconsin’s Northwoods, the outdoors, trains and model railroading.  In his retired years, his work for the Marathon County Historical Society researching Wisconsin railroads became a part of an exhibition at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum.  He was secretary and president of the Wisconsin Valley Model Railroad Club, an adult leader in Wausau Area Boy Scouts and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church for more than fifty years.

Preceded in death by his parents and Joanne, his loving wife of 54 years, he is survived by his children Jon (Jennifer), Laura, Paul; four grandchildren Audrey, Connor, Chloe & Chase; and brother, Wayne (Carol) Beckman.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wausau.  The Rev.  Niveen Sarras will officiate.  Visitation will be held on Friday June 18 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and again on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church.  Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Marathon County Historical Society or New Life Pet Adoption Center.

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