85, of Richmond, MO, went to be with his savior, surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. He was born in St. Louis, MO, on September 25, 1940, the son of Charles Wehking Beckemeier and Alvina Dorathea (Borcherding) Beckemeier.
As a young boy, Kurt attended elementary school at Chase School in Cherry Valley Township and later school years at the Lutheran Day School in Norborne. Kurt graduated from Norborne High School in 1958. He attended the University of Missouri for two years where he was part of the Tiger’s Basketball Team his freshman year. Kurt worked in Mechanical Maintenance as a Machinist with the United Steelworkers Union at Armco/GST Steel Companies in Kansas City from 1963 to 2001. He then worked at United Suppliers from 2005 to 2015 where he delivered farm chemicals throughout the state of Missouri.
Kurt was a devout man, baptized at Messiah Lutheran Church in St. Louis, MO, on October 27, 1940, and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Norborne on April 11, 1954. As a faithful member of Trintiy Lutheran Church, Kurt served as an Elder, member of the Finance Board, and Sunday School Superintendent.
Kurt met the great love of his life, Cynthia (Cindy) Mace while living in Hardin, MO. They were married on June 4, 1983, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Norborne. The loving couple resided on the family farm in Hardin, MO, where they were blessed with two sons, Eric Christian Beckemeier and Karl Wehking Beckemeier.
Kurt and Cindy remained members of Trinity Lutheran Church until they moved to Richmond, MO, in 2016 where they became members of Faith Lutheran Church and Kurt served as an Elder.
Above all, Kurt was a devoted and loving husband, father, and friend. Spending time with loved ones and friends was a true joy in his life. Kurt was also an avid gardener, growing a bountiful garden each summer. His joy of fishing brought home many a good catch! He greatly enjoyed traveling and watching Mizzou football and basketball with his friends. He had a warm smile, laugh, and a steadiness about him that will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Kurt was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Charles Wehking Beckemeier Jr.; William Henry Beckemeier; and sister, Eleanor Ann Sheridan.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia (Cindy) Lynn Beckemeier; first born son, Eric Beckemeier and his wife, Lacey Beckemeier, as well as his two daughters, Emma and Zoey Beckemeier; second born son, Karl Beckemeier and his wife, Nikki Beckemeier, and their two sons, August and Aiden Beckemeier; sisters-in-law, Shirley Beckemeier and Phyllis Beckemeier; brother-in-law, Dr. Paul S. Mace and his wife, DeEtte; nephews, Chuck Kingston and David Beckemeier; nieces, Christine Close, Elizabeth Sheridan, and Kaelen Morrill; and so many more beloved relatives and friends.
The family suggests donations be made to Faith Lutheran Church, Richmond, MO, Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Norborne, MO, or Shirkey Hospice & Palliative Care. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.
Visitation with memorial services will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Church in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M., with services to follow at 11:00 A.M. Inurnment will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Norborne. Arrangements are entrusted to Thurman Funeral Home of Richmond. Please remember to share your memories of Kurt with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.
Source: KMZU, The Farm
