Memories of Michael "Mike" Rex Beck

In memory of

Michael "Mike" Rex Beck

Minneapolis, MN

March 19, 1960 - February 25, 2024

Mar 19, 1960 - Feb 25, 2024

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Joe Cross

I am still in disbelief. My heart grieves with Matt and Alex. Mike and I spent many, many hours talking about his boys and their families. He so looked forward to retiring and spending more time with them.

Matt and Alex, I want you to know how much your dad loved you. He cherished every moment of the time you spent together. We often discussed how he might design his apartment to accommodate you and your families on every occasion. He had no greater joy than seeing you grow into strong, capable men.

May God bring you peace and comfort as you grieve his loss.

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Christine Bruse

Alexa Bobyak

Marie Beck

Stephanie Weiss

Alex Beck

Laurie Helling

Joe Cross

2107, Minneapolis, MN

Mike was always faithful to support his friends in a myriad of ways.

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Christine Bruse

Alex Beck

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Christine Bruse

Joe ~ Mike’s cousin here. Mike spoke of you and your family often over the years. You were a very important... Read more Joe ~ Mike’s cousin here. Mike spoke of you and your family often over the years. You were a very important person in his life.... Read more Joe ~ Mike’s cousin here. Mike spoke of you and your... Read more

Nicole Neira

We were stunned and saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. Sending love, and healing wishes to the whole family.

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Linda Rotman

Alex Beck

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Shannon Bruse

Shocked and sad to hear about cousin Mike. Prayers for him and the family.

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Linda Rotman

Christine Bruse

Alex Beck

Christine Bruse

Jenifer Hanson

Linda Rotman

Linda Hull

Liz Tupper

Alex Beck

Marie Beck

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Christine Bruse

Where’s Mike? Where’s Mike? Where’s Mike?

Christine Bruse

Hint: Mike is in the upper right corner taking pictures of Christmas Chaos with the Cousins. I have such ... Read more Hint: Mike is in the upper right corner taking pictures of Christmas Chaos with the Cousins. I have such good memories of holidays,... Read more Hint: Mike is in the upper right corner taking pictures... Read more

Jenifer Hanson

Linda Hull

Christine Bruse

Alexa Bobyak

Laurie Helling

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Jenifer Hanson

So much of what Mike loved in this photo: being with family (taken at Linda’s); his beloved Minneapolis (in... Read more So much of what Mike loved in this photo: being with family (taken at Linda’s); his beloved Minneapolis (in the form of a Nordeast... Read more So much of what Mike loved in this photo: being with... Read more

Jenifer Hanson

Christine Bruse

Linda Hull

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Jenifer Hanson

Mike was great at parties - pets always warmed to him and he loved talking to people he didn’t know! Mike was great at parties - pets always warmed to him and he loved talking to people he didn’t know! Mike was great at parties - pets always warmed to him... Read more

Marie Beck

1989, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

Olé!! — with Michael and I loved to travel! We had our “retirement years” before we had kids!

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Ann Zimmer

Linda Rotman

Jenifer Hanson

Linda Hull

Christine Bruse

Katherine Davis

Marie Beck

Jenifer Hanson

Linda Hull

Katherine Davis

Marie Beck

Linda Rotman

Jenifer Hanson

Linda Hull

Marie Beck

Linda Rotman

Linda Hull

Katherine Davis

Christine Bruse

Marie Beck

Linda Rotman

Jenifer Hanson

Linda Hull

Katherine Davis

Linda Hull

Mike loved playing the piano and played it beautifully.

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Ann Zimmer

Linda Rotman

Jenifer Hanson

Joe Cross

Christine Bruse

Liz Tupper

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Ann Zimmer

I wish I would have been able to hear him play ❤️ I wish I would have been able to hear him play ❤️ I wish I would have been able to hear him play ❤️

Linda Hull

Mike farming with Dad

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Ann Zimmer

Linda Rotman

Jenifer Hanson

Joe Cross

Christine Bruse

Linda Hull

Mike’s family

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Spencer Grimes

2015, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Mike had such a beautiful impact on the Minneapolis music scene. He’d always be so cheerful and kind to everyone and eager to support new artists. You could always count on him to be there at all kinds of coffee shops and small music venues camera in hand ready to have a great night and make new friends. So grateful to have been your friend Mike!

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Alex Beck

Jenifer Hanson

Christine Bruse

Linda Hull

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Deb White

I worked at Maquoketa State Bank drive-thru back in the early 80's. Mike would go to the different car dealers around town and take cars for test drives. He would bring them through the bank drive-thru so I could see them. He had a blast doing that! I was always worried that the dealers would figure out what he was doing but they didn't. Mike loved cars.

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Ann Zimmer

Jenifer Hanson

Linda Rotman

Marie Beck

Stephanie Fey

So many memories!! Where to begin?? From me being the flower girl in his wedding, to him playing the piano for mine. Traveling to Minneapolis for a Vikings game and somehow fitting 4 air mattresses across the living room floor in his tiny, 1 bedroom, apartment for me, Alex, Matt, and Tim(Dale🤣) to sleep on. Stopping in to say a "quick" hi when he was in Iowa this last year, for it to turn into hours and hours of talking. The Iowa Hawkeyes birthday cake that the frosting turned everyone's teeth black. You will be so missed ❤️

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Alex Beck

Jenifer Hanson

Marie Beck

Linda Hull

Deb White

Ann Zimmer

Emily Beck

Linda Rotman

Jenifer Hanson

Marie Beck

Linda Hull

Joe Cross

Christine Bruse

Liz Tupper

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Deb White

Mike and I did everything together. Ride bikes, play piano, play saxophone, and take pictures. Mike really... Read more Mike and I did everything together. Ride bikes, play piano, play saxophone, and take pictures. Mike really liked taking pictures... Read more Mike and I did everything together. Ride bikes, play... Read more

Brooke Klemann

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Nick Anderson

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Emily Beck

2023, Grandma's Marathon, Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN, USA

I orginally signed up to run Grandma's Half Marathon in 2022, however I soon found out I would be 8 months pregnant. Instead I made it a mission to run the half marathon in 2023. Mike drove up to Duluth to support my running journey and cheered me along the way. He came to many of my high school basketball games and continued to support the crazy sports both Matt and I did. I am going to miss my fan at our races.

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Ann Zimmer

Deb White

Alex Beck

Marie Beck

Linda Hull

Katherine Davis

Liz Tupper

Nick Anderson

2015, The Plus, South Barstow Street, Eau Claire, WI, USA

another photo with the photo booth and my silly fun loving friend Mike with me and my now wife. A few years after this Mike played piano beautifully for our wedding ceremony!

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