(Former Williams County Sheriff)
Kevin A. Beck, 62 years of Bryan, passed away suddenly, Friday, August 9, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
Kevin was born February 20, 1962, in Montpelier, Ohio, son of Kenneth L. and Colene “Yvonne” (Miller) Beck. He was a 1981 graduate of Montpelier High School.
He married Brenda S. Blair on September 25, 1993, in Bryan, Ohio, and she survives. Kevin drove truck for Pahl’s Redi-Mix on the side for many years.
Kevin served the citizens of Williams County for many years, beginning as a K9 Handler, with his partner, General to being a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He held many positions.
In 1984, he was assigned to work as a jailer in 1984, and then to Patrol in 1987. He was promoted to Corporal in 1999, then Sergeant in 2000. In 2003 he was promoted to Chief Deputy, before earning the highest rank as Sheriff in 2004, by the same people he served.
He was a Member of New Hope Community Church, Bryan as well as the Fraternal Order of Police. Kevin enjoyed fishing, riding his Harley with his wife, Brenda and keeping himself busy, whether tinkering in the yard or fixing something that needed attention. His most treasured time with the time he spent with his family.
Surviving is his wife, Brenda and beloved dog Miley Jo of Bryan; two sons, Bronson (Cheyenne Rose) Beck of Williamsburg, Virginia and Travis Beck of Edgerton, Ohio; grandpup, Axel; his mother, Yvonne Beck of Montpelier; three sisters, Shelley Beck of Deerfield Beach, Florida, Shelia Beck of Bryan and Julie Beck of Mount Olive, North Carolina as well as several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth.
Memorial services for Kevin A. Beck will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 16, 2024, at New Hope Community Church, 203 Old Farm Trail, Bryan with Pastor Daniel Fernihough officiating. Interment will follow in Brown Cemetery, Bryan. The family will have visitation on Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the church. Arrangements are under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, Bryan.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions be made to Captain Custer Fraternal Order of the Police Lodge #181.
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