Kevin Patrick Beckrich

Kevin Patrick Beckrich, age 60, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026.

He is survived by his son, Kyle (Jenn) Beckrich of Dyer, IN; four grandchildren, Cora, Griffin, Violet, and Eden. He is survived by two brothers, Terrence Beckrich and Michael Beckrich; two sisters, Mary (Gregg) Joseforsky and Jennifer (Michael) Rupp; and numerous nieces and nephews. Dear friends Phil Schreiber, Jack Brys, Gregg Joseforsky, Jeff Love, Ray Stultz, Troy Tokarz, Kelly Carlson, and many, many more. Preceded in death by his parents, Denis and Betty Beckrich; brother Bill Brockus; and his sisters, Joann Gherghin and Kathleen Frahm.

Kevin was proud to be born and raised in Belshaw, Indiana. Kevin worked many years for Sears. He worked hard, provided for his family and cared for them. Kevin loved to fish the Kankakee River just like his dad. He loved to ride motorcycles. He loved to eat fast food, J&J’s pizza, Ponderosa chicken wings, and his mom’s fried chicken.

He spent many years coaching baseball for Roselawn Little League. He was a longtime football coach at North Newton Jr. High School.

He strived to always make others laugh. He loved dogs and for decades always had at least one. He loved listening to music, playing music, singing music, all things music. He had lifelong ambitions of being a rock star. He played guitar and sang for a local band, the Mosh Crew. He loved to jam wherever he could with friends and strangers. He was loved by his family and friends, and he will be dearly missed.

Memorial visitation with family and friends will take place Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until time of a Celebration of Life service at 4:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Kevin's grandchildren’s college education funds.

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