Beckman, Kenneth W., of St. Peters, Missouri, died on Monday, October 11, 2010 at the age of 53. Loving husband of Mary Rene` Beckman NEE: Peischel; beloved son the late Kenneth D. and Betty Beckman; devoted father of Wesley (Brittany) Beckman, Adam ( Erica) Beckman and Samantha "Sami" Beckman; dear father-in-Law of Carrie Beckman; cherished grandfather of Addison and Zackary ; dear brother of Debbie (Denny) Meyer, Kathy (David) Weseman, Sandy Douglas and Carol (Eric) Cagle; survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his son Brandon Beckman. Kenneth was a member of Local 513 Operating Engineers Union. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association.