Dallas Beck

Dallas D. Beck, 81, of Mondovi, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2017, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, while surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on July 2, 1935, in Waumandee, Wis., the son of the late Fern Beck.
Dallas attended Mondovi High School, graduating with the class of 1954.
One night, Dallas went on a blind date with a lady by the name of Dolly Hahn. He fell in love with her, and on Aug. 24, 1968, at Zoar Lutheran Church in Tofte, Minn., this couple became husband and wife. To this union, one son, Dallas Lowell Beck was born. With heavy hearts, he passed away in 1975.
Dallas was a longtime employee for the City of Eau Claire. He worked in the public works department, where he operated heavy duty machinery among other projects, like caring for the Carson Park Baseball Field. Along with his career at the City of Eau Claire, Dallas also raised a large herd of Hereford beef cattle on his farm in Drammen Township. Dallas was a member of the AFL-CIO Union Local 284, serving as treasurer for 22 years.
Following his retirement, Dallas and Dolly enjoyed traveling to many different destinations throughout the area, with one of their favorite spots being in Spooner, Wis., as they spent many days fishing.
Dallas enjoyed playing cribbage and competing in cribbage tournaments, and was the proud holder of two “29 hands.” He once traveled to Reno, Nev. to compete in a large cribbage tournament. He was a fan of Johnny Cash and appreciated the music that he made.
Dallas will be remembered for his kind heart and love of family. It has been said that underneath his exterior is a man of dignity, love and compassion.
Dallas will be sadly missed by his wife of the past 49 years, Dolly Beck, along with many nieces and nephews that he loved as much as they loved him.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Fern; precious son, Dallas Lowell Beck.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., on Friday, May 26, at Our Savior’s United Methodist Church, Mondovi, with Pastor Dale Engen officiating. Burial was in Oak Park Cemetery.
Talbot Family Funeral Homes - Mondovi Chapel assisted the family. Please share a memory or express your condolences as www.talbotfuneralhomes.com.