Richard A. ‘Dick’ Beckman, 81, of Las Vegas
Richard A. ‘Dick’ Beckman, 81, of Las Vegas, NV, passed away
Sunday, July 21, 2024, at home surrounded by family.
Dick was born in Jasper, IN on October 7, 1942, to O. Leo and
Roselyn (Thyen) Beckman. He married Linda Buchholz on March
16, 1968.
He attended high school at Mount St. Francis near Floyds Knobs,
IN and later graduated from Jasper High School in 1960.
During the summer of 1960, Dick and his brother Dan attended
the Boy Scout National Jamboree in Colorado Springs, CO.
Dick
attended Bellarmine College before enlisting in the Air Force. He
later received his bachelor’s degree from the University of San
Francisco.
Dick worked for over 20 years for the National Security Agency
(NSA) while in the Air Force and as a civilian. He later worked as
a Consultant for Booz Allen, Electronic Data Systems, Lockheed
Martin, and Ernst & Young.
He enjoyed playing cards, watching the Dodgers, traveling, and
spending time with family, and friends.
Dick is survived by his wife of 56 years, Linda Beckman of Las
Vegas, NV, daughter Julie (John) Cato, Livermore, CA, son, Matt
Beckman, Roseville, CA, granddaughter Kylie Cato, two sisters,
Jane (John) Chappell, Mary Beth ‘Becky’ Beckman, Jasper, IN,
and one brother, William ‘Bill’ (Martha) Beckman, of Highlands
Ranch, CO.
He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers:
Robert (Marge) Beckman, David (Geri) Beckman, Jerry (Lina)
Beckman, Dan (Rose) Beckman, Steve (Terri) Beckman, and one
sister, Kathy (Wayne) Seufert.
Private services were held.