Ronald "Ron" Carl Beckmann, 73, of Waterloo, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at MercyOne Medical Center in Waterloo.

Ron was born on November 7, 1949, in Fairmont, Minnesota, the son of Carl and Betty (Schunk) Beckmann. He grew up in Fairmont and moved to Waterloo during high school, where he graduated from Orange High School in 1968.

He worked as a maintenance supervisor for John Deere for many years. On May 20, 1967, Ron was united in marriage to Judy Ann Kressig; she preceded him in death.

Ron was an avid sports fan, including the Minnesota Vikings and the Iowa Hawkeyes. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends he leaves behind.

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa (Vaune) Beckmann of Coralville; grandchildren, Alec Beckmann of Coralville, Nate Beckmann of North Liberty, Sarah (Zach) Rundlett of North Liberty and Dakota Dillavou of Columbus Junction; one great-grandson; stepmother, Shirley Schweertman of Waterloo; sister, Diane (Rick) Thome of Maple Plain, MN, and brother, Gary (Bev) Beckmann of Osceola, WI; brothers-in-law, Bob (Liz) Kressig and Jim Kane; numerous nieces and nephews. Ron was preceded in death by his wife, Judy; parents, Carl Beckmann & Betty Beckmann; father and mother-in-law, Bob & Verdie Kressig; sister-in-law, Peggy Kane.

Visitation for Ron will be held on Saturday, August 12th from 10:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 PM at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, Iowa. Burial will follow the service at Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Fur Fun Rescue, 229 Badger Rd., Lisbon, Iowa 52253.