BECK JEROME J

CW3 Jerome "Fred" J. Beck was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 09/20/2022 at the age of 79.2
Neenah, WI
Flight Class 67-5
Date of Birth 07/07/1943
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 281 AHC in 67-68
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More detail on this person: Jerome (Jerry) Jonathan Beck, went home peacefully to The Lord on September 20, 2022, with his wife praying at his side. He was born on July 7,1943 in Reading, PA to Joseph J. and Virginia S. (Beer) Beck. Jerry graduated from Berlin High School in 1961. He served with the 281st Army Assault Helicopter Company in Vietnam from 1967-1968. Jerry graduated from the University Of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1970 with a BS in Accounting and worked for the U.S. Department Of The Treasury, retiring in 2000. He married Margaret E. (Drexler) Beck on December 26, 1970. They had 2 children, Shana Marie and Tricia Michelle. Jerome is preceded in death by his daughter Shana, father Joseph, mother Virginia, sister Roberta, and brother Joseph. He is survived by his wife Margaret; daughter Tricia, grandchildren; Justine and Alexander; brothers, James (Jean), John; sisters Barbara Burmeister and Nia (Karl) John, and many nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial has been established. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church 900 Geiger St., Neenah. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Bob Kollath officiating. Burial will be at 1:15 p.m. at St. Margaret Cemetery in Neenah.

Burial information: St. Margaret Cemetery , Neenah, WI

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Date posted on this site: 10/13/2025


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