Hans Beecken

Hans Beecken, age 82, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully in the morning of Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his home in the same place his beloved wife passed away 15 months earlier. His family was present when he was ushered into heaven to meet his beloved Barbara once again. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2019 at the Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Gregg Davison officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday January 10, 2019. Memorials may be directed to his family.  For further information or to send a condolence please visit www.mitchellfh.com .  The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Hans and his family. Phone 641-844-1234.      Hans was born in Germany on December 2, 1936, the son of Willie and Herta (Rahn) Beecken and was raised by grandparents in Germany. He received his education in the German trade schools and soon followed his heart and dream to come to the United States.      One day, he met a beautiful young lady while with his best friend, Willy Backhaus (who was also married to Barbs sister Claudia). They invited Barb (Slifer) down to the KIOWA factory to meet Hans, and to see if they wanted to date. Well, the rest is history as he and Barb were united in marriage on November 23, 1963. They made Marshalltown their home all of their married lives where he owned and operated Scott Tent and Awning for 45 years. Hans had also worked at KIOWA and Lennox.      It was a good day when he could spend it camping or working, he loved his job. It was a great day when he could do those with family and friends involved. He loved to talk to people and share time with them. In recent years, he enjoyed riding his bike and even some Zumba.      Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Michelle (Jeff) Daggett of Marshalltown and son Rodney Beecken of Marshalltown; grandsons- Jared (Sara) Daggett of Marshalltown and Jacob (Kristina) Daggett of St. Anthony; great-children- Jordyn, Madisyn, Jacksyn and Jace; his mother-in-law Virginia Slifer of Marshalltown;  two sisters Annagrete (Harold) Nicke and Mauren (John) Wrage in Germany, numerous nieces and nephews in Germany and the United States, sisters-in-law- and brother-in-law David (Sue) Slifer, Tina Roberts, Lynette (Curtis) Miller and Melinda (Craig) Wolken all of Marshalltown as well as many friends.      In death, he rejoined his beloved wife of nearly 54 years, Barb, his parents, sisters-in-law Debbie Briggs and Claudia (Willy-his best friend) Backhaus and father-in-law Claude.