He relished his family and treasured each memory created including hours and hours of euchre tournaments. As a grandpa, Gary loved each of them unconditionally. He would love to tell the story! Throughout his life, he treasured hunting and fishing and spending time with family and friends. The highlight of the trip was being baptized by Pat Boone in the Jordan River. His favorite trip was celebrated in Israel on their 40th wedding anniversary. Gary especially loved those date nights at Culvers. After retiring, his focus was taking exceptional care of Sally. A supportive father, Gary coached and cheered on his children in their sporting events. They were blessed with three children, Justine, Travis and Tania.Ī family man, Gary enjoyed weekend motorcycle trips with his wife. A love for dancing, Gary soon swept Sally off her feet and they exchanged wedding vows on October 14, 1967. Her mother knew he would be a great man for her little girl. Life became complete, when Gary was introduced to Sally Malzahn. Moving his family to Shakopee for work, Gary spent the next 35 years working as a dedicated machine operator for Anchor Glass Factory, until he retired. Graduating from Hayfield High School in 1962, Gary soon became a young father to Therese and Troy. In his free time, he enjoyed rabbit and pheasant hunting, with his brother. During the summer months, Gary earned extra cash lending a helping hand on his uncle’s farms.

He also participated in wrestling and Golden Glove Boxing. Enjoying the sound of cracking helmets, Gary was a middle line backer and captain for the Hayfield Vikings team. Gary’s childhood years were spent in Hayfield, excelling in sports. He was the third of six children to parents, Arthur and Irene (Dahle) Beck. Gary Arthur was born on Octoin the family home in Austin, MN. The Celebration of Life Service will be on Friday, July 20 at 6 pm, with visitation two hour prior all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee, MN. A resident of Shakopee, Gary was 68 years young when he passed away peacefully in the presence of his family the afternoon of Sunday, Jat Golden Valley Regency Hospital in Golden Valley, MN.

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