Duane Beck

A Memorial Service for Duane Beck, 46, of Dickinson, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2011 in the Chapel of Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson. Visitation for Duane will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Stevenson Funeral Home.


Our father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, grandpa and best friend, Duane Helmuth Beck passed away Monday, July 4, 2011 at MedCenter One in Bismarck after a 14 month hard fought battle with cancer. In honoring Duane’s wishes, cremation has taken place.


Duane was born September 28, 1964 to Helmuth and Verna (Albrecht) in Mobridge, SD. Being the only boy among six sisters, he was very spoiled. Duane attended school in Mobridge until his senior year in 1981. He later received his G. E. D. in 1985. Duane spent all his life driving truck for several companies, most recently East End Auto, where he also worked their wreckers. On August 19, 1989, Duane married Sharon Schwindt and together they had two children, Deanna on February 19, 1989 and Darren on October 8, 1991. His passion the last few years were drag racing his 1970 Grand Prix & spending time with his kids and grandson.


Duane is survived by his children, Deanna (Warren) and Darren (Mikkala); his grandson, Kaylub; six sisters, Diane Slavick of Alden, MN, Deb (Lowell) Aman of Watertown, SD, Donna Beck of Bismarck, ND, Danette (Mel) Kubas, Della Beck and Denise Beck all of Dickinson, ND; 16 nieces and nephews and one great niece.


He was preceded in death by his parents, Helmuth and Verna, his grandparents, Arthur & Martha Beck and Gotthilf & Rose Albrecht, one sister Martha Rose; three uncles and one great niece.


A special thank you goes out to his cousin Lynn Tarter and her husband, Ken, who were always there by his side and his wonderful family at East End Auto. We will always be grateful for everything you did for Duane.


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Burial Date: July 7, 2011
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND

Funeral Service: Thursday: Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson, ND