Bruce A Beckmann

Bruce A. Beckmann, 77, of Ocean Gate, died on August 18, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Teaneck, he grew up in Upper Saddle River, NJ.,then Wallington, NJ., and Dumont, NJ. where he settled with his wife Doris and family, from there they nestled in to Ocean Gate, NJ. where they permanently settled. Mr. Beckmann was a very proud and decorated Policeman and Corrections Officer for The State of New Jersey and was active in various Policeman organizations. The New Jersey Benevolent Associations “Life Saving Award”, inducted into the Honor Legion Policeman Department State of New Jersey, Life Saving Awards from The County of Bergen and The Sheriff’s Department of Bergen County. Along with numerous other awards and certificates. His biggest pride was his love for his family, including the house pet Abby, better known as “Beastie”. He was predeceased by his mother, Georgia “Dorothy” Douglas, his father; Alston F Beckmann, and his sister; Pamela (Beckmann) Owen.

Surviving is his devoted wife of 35 years Doris “Nelsen” Beckmann; his son Henry “Hank” (Beckmann) Schwaeble; Grandchildren: Amanda & Jay, Heather & Dennis, Wade, Hope, Lauren, Kimberly, Jesica S., Jackson and his Great Grandchildren: Ashley, Maxwell, Summer-Leon, Hailey, Dawson and Hailey L; his loving Siblings: Karen Schimpf and her husband Bill, George Beckmann and Eric Beckmann and his wife Barbara. His stepchildren: Craig & Karen Kessler, Paulette & George Lomarro and Drew Kessler. Also, his beloved nieces: Lisa Jelenic, Lena Cameron including Tammy and nephew Clifford, along with many additional nieces & nephews.

A Memorial Gathering will be offered for relatives and friends on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 from 12pm to 1pm with a prayer service at 12:30pm, at Mastapeter Memorial Home, 270 Atlantic City Blvd, Bayville, NJ 08721. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bruce's memory to the: Ocean Gate Police Department / PBA; P.O.Box 784; Ocean Gate NJ 08740; would be greatly appreciated.