Wilfred Bernard Beckman
June 8, 1943 – July 2, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Wilfred Bernard Beckman, 82 years of Bruno, announce his passing on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Humboldt District Hospital, with his family at his side.
Wilfred was born on June 8, 1943, the eldest son of Peter and Helen (nee Bodnar) Beckman at St. Michael’s Hospital in Cudworth. He attended Dana School from 1949 to 1960. Following high school, Wilfred started farming with his father, a mixed farm with cattle and grain. He also worked for various farmers in the area, did road construction, and was employed fulltime at Sagehill Radar Base at Dana from 1966 to 1987. While working at Sagehill, Wilfred held various positions in the kitchen and janitorial duties.
Once the Dana Radar Base closed in 1987, Wilfred found employment with the RM of Bayne in the position of maintenance and Pest Control Officer. He worked there for 25 years from 1988 to 2013.
On August 12, 1972, Wilfred married his “sweetheart” Elaine Monz at St. Bruno R.C. Parish. They were blessed with a son Mark, for whom they are so thankful. Wilfred retired in 2013 and continued to enjoy playing his guitar, with many sing-alongs to the greats of Johnny Cash and Hank Williams. Wilfred especially enjoyed when Mark would sing along with him. Wilfred and Elaine started their married life living in Dana and continued to live there until his passing.
Wilfred will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of almost 53 years, Elaine Beckman of Dana;
Son: Mark Beckman (Carla Mertz and son Luke) of Humboldt; grandson Tristin Beckman of Humboldt; brother Lyle (Marlene) Beckman and family of Bruno: nephew Jason “Jack” (Tara) Beckman and family of Dana; niece and (Wilfred’s goddaughter) Amanda (Kelsey) Weber and family of Bruno; nephew Matthew Beckman (Pam Gaudet) and family of Cudworth;
Nieces and nephews: Brigitte (Kevin) Monteith of Dana, Herman (MaryAnn) Reifferscheid of Fulda, Norman Reifferscheid of Salmon Arm, BC, and Bernadette Reifferscheid of Humboldt,
Sisters and brothers–in–law: David (Judy) Monz of Kipabiskau, Marlene (Lyle) Beckman of Bruno, Gerry (Bev) Monz of Lloydminster, Belinda (Chris) Legere of Bruno and by numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews.
Wilfred was predeceased by his parents Peter and Helen (nee Bodnar) Beckman; parents-in-law Matt and Marie Monz; daughter-in-law Janelle (nee Engele) Beckman; sister and brother-in-law Vernie (Joe) Reifferscheid; and sister-in-law Charlene Monz.
A Funeral Mass for Wilfred will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Bruno Roman Catholic Church, celebrated by Fr. Pius Schroh. A Private Family Interment will take place at Dana Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations in memory of Wilfred can be made to the Humboldt District Health Foundation: General Fund or Dana Cemetery Fund.
This notice placed courtesy of
Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home & Crematorium
Phone: 682-1622