Mark Beckmann

Aug 3, 1968 -

Feb 13, 2021

Mark Beckmann, 52, of Anchorage, Alaska, died on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, at his residence.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, Ill., and can be viewed via live-stream at www.wheelanpressly.com/live-stream. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Visitors are required to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Burial will be 2 p.m. at National Cemetery, Rock Island, and viewed via live-stream at https://vimeo.com/525049880. Memorials may be made to The George Washington Masonic National Memorial.

Mark was born on Aug. 3, 1968, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Mort and Lois (Wingler) Beckmann. After graduating from Assumption High School, Mark spent eight years in the Air Force as an ER paramedic. After being stationed in Elmendorf Air Force Base, he chose to remain in Anchorage to continue his interests in fishing, hunting, darts, shooting and riding four-wheelers, usually with a beloved dog by his side. He also enjoyed diving around the world and obtained his pilot's license.

Mark attended University of Alaska Anchorage, receiving a degree in cellular biology and minor in computer science. He pursued a career in IT and was a perpetual student. Mark received his Masters in IT Service management and was over halfway to obtaining a Doctorate of Management in organizational leadership in information systems and technology.

Mark joined the Masons. He was raised to a Master Mason in Glacier Lodge #10, Free and Accepted Masons, of the Grand Lodge of Alaska. He was elected Master of Glacier Lodge in 2013 and 2014.

Survivors include his sister, Carol Peterson; and nieces and nephews, Nikki Junker, Matt Beckman and Katie Beckmann. He was preceded in death by parents, Lois and Mort Beckmann; brother, Ken Beckmann; nephew, Rob Beckmann; and niece, Kelly McQuate.

Condolences may be left at www.wheelanpressly.com.