Rosemary Beckman

Rosemary (Rosie) Catherine Beckman, 89, of Grinnell, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019. She was born on a farm near Angelus, KS, on March 7, 1930, to Francis and Mary (Moellering) Robben. Rosemary married Dorven (Fat) Beckman on August 17, 1949. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, of Grinnell, the Altar Society and Daughters of Isabella. She was also an original founder of the Grinnell After Harvest Festival. Rosemary also served as a member of Pride and Friends of Grinnell. She and her husband Dorven, owned and operated the Grinnell Locker for over 40 years. She also loved dancing, playing cards and exploring family genealogy.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dorven; daughter Dona Sue and siblings Francis Robben, Jr., infant Theodore Robben, Jerome Robben and Annette Moorhous.

She is survived by children, Judy (Randy) Ostmeyer, Wayne (Jolene) Beckman, Deanna Beckman, Brian (Dawn) Beckman and Carol Rapstine; siblings, Angie Baalman, Jim (Luella) Robben and Evelyn (Bob) Mannebach; fourteen grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, December 27, 2019, at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center, Grinnell, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Grinnell, with burial at the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Grinnell-Angelus Area Heritage Center and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com