Jean L. "Skip" Beck, age 81 years, of Pettisville, passed away suddenly Sunday afternoon, October 4, 2015. He was born January 18, 1934, near Archbold, the son of Harvey and Leona (Krieger) Beck, and married Maryann Flint on October 12, 1958. A lifelong resident of the Pettisville area, he worked at the Archbold Ladder Factory, the former Hilltop Travel Trailers in Wauseon, and at Sauder Woodworking Co. in Archbold for 21 years before retiring in 1997. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and a volunteer for McDowell Missions in McDowell County, WV. He enjoyed woodworking, camping, fishing, playing games, playing the harmonica, and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Pettisville Missionary Church and the Pettisville FFA Alumni & Friends. He is survived by his wife, Maryann; four children, Donna (Gene) Meller Jr. of Wauseon, David (Beth Ann) Beck of Archbold, Deborah (Jason) Wood of Pettisville, and Christina (Bruce) Holland of Archbold; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; and a sister, Suzann (James) Nance of Okochobee, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Harvey W. "Bud" Beck. Memorial services will be held on Thursday at 11 AM at the Pettisville Missionary Church with Pastors Kent Norr and Tim Steiner officiating. Interment will precede in the Pettisville Cemetery. Friends may call at the Pettisville Missionary Church from 3 - 8 PM on Wednesday. Short Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted with the arrangements. The family suggests that memorials be given to the church or Pettisville FFA Alumni & Friends.