Curtis Duane Beck

Curtis Duane Beck, 74, of rural Blair, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025 in the
Gundersen Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall.
Curtis was born on November 26, 1950 in the Black River Memorial Hospital to Curtis and
Doris (Olson) Beck of Taylor. Curtis grew up with a deep love for family and the land. He
married Charrolet Olson on April 22, 1972 and together they raised six children.
After finishing school in Taylor, Curtis served in the United States Navy from 1969 to 1971,
stationed at Moffett Field in California where he worked on the airstrip. Curtis was particularly
proud of his military service. After returning home, Curtis started his career as a farmer. He
worked with dairy cattle and later transitioned to cash cropping before becoming a logger, a job
he proudly did for 32 years. Through it all, Curtis found joy in the outdoors, from tending to his
orchard of apple, peach and pear trees to hunting Whitetail in Wisconsin and Minnesota, elk in
Colorado, and fishing for red horse and walleye. He also enjoyed spending time at his favorite
local breakfast spots and attending Friday night fish fries with Charrolet. Curtis was often there
to cheer on his grandchildren at their sporting events, and his love for his community was
unwavering.
In addition to his hard work, Curtis had a great sense of humor and was always ready with a
smart comment or an old Ole and Lena joke to make people laugh. His wit and lightheartedness
brought joy to everyone around him. He was a fan of classic country music, particularly Willy’s
Roadhouse, and enjoyed a good game of horseshoes. Curtis loved an adventure, whether it was
shooting guns, throwing darts or just enjoying a laugh with friends and family. His zest for life
and his laughter will live on through his family and the many memories he created along the
way.
Curtis is survived by his wife, Charrolet; his children, Tracy Beck, Dan (Bambi) Beck, Heidi
(Mike) Gehri, Matt (Ashley) Beck and Justin (Marcy) Beck; his daughter-in-law, Amy Beck; his
mother-in-law, Mavis Olson; his sisters, Geneva Bryhn, and Lee Donna (Jeff) Stevens; a brother-
in-law, Dale Olson; his sisters-in-law, Eileen Fremstad, Kathleen Kimble, Arlene (Dick) Frerks,
Lee Ann Beck and Gloria Beck. Curtis was also a proud grandfather to 14 grandchildren, Sami,
Halaynna, Hayden, Aaliyah, Tyanna, J’Amy, Brynden, Andi, Logan, Mathew, Alex, Taylor,
Rennie, Jake, and two great-grandchildren, Ivan and Trinity. He will be greatly missed by both
family and friends who loved him dearly.
Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Doris Beck; his father-in-law, Lyle
Olson; his son, Tim Beck; his brothers, David and Kenny Beck; his brothers-in-law, Lauren
Olson, Orlin Fremstad and Arvid Bryhn and a sister-in-law, LuEllen Carpenter.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. in Our Saviour’s
Lutheran Church with burial in the Lincoln Cemetery both in Whitehall. Scott Brown – SAM
will be officiating. Graveside military honors will be conducted by the Knudtson-Mattison
American Legion Post #231. A luncheon will be served following the services.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.