William Robert "Bob" Beckner

William Robert “Bob” Beckner, 91, of Waldron, passed away, Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Decatur County Hospital in Greensburg.

He was born November 23, 1932, in Rush County, the son of Russell and Maude (Meyer) Beckner. On April 1, 1955, he married his wife of 69 years, Roberta H. Burk, and she survives.

In addition to Roberta, Bob is survived by his daughter, Mary H. Stephens of Waldron; son, Dean E. Beckner and wife, Karen, of Waldron; sister, Betty J. Baker of New Palestine; grandchildren, Krystal Barnard and husband, Justin, Russell Beckner and wife, Casi, Kelsey Meal and husband, Rob, Allison Meyer and husband, Patrick, and Loriann Beckner and companion, Joshua Wenger; great-grandchildren, Ava, Layla, Izzy, R.J., Sara, Charles, Nora and Meredith; niece, Kelli; and nephew, David. 

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, William “Bill” Stephens; and brother-in-law, Melvin Baker.

In 1950, Bob graduated from Arlington High School.

He attended Grace Wesleyan Church.

Bob retired from dairy and grain farming in 2009. 

He served on the Lewis Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Board for several years.

Bob enjoyed construction, woodworking, gardening and being in the outdoors.

Visitation will be from 2 to 5 pm, Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Funeral services will be at 11 am, Monday, November 4, 2024, at the funeral home, with Rev. Dr. Robb Barlow officiating.

Interment will be at Lewis Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Association of Shelby County, PO Box 844, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 or Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, 3718 E. Blue Ridge Road, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.

Online condolences may be shared with Bob’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.