Edward “Eddie” Anthony Bekx, son of Marion and Riek (Van Den Hurk) Bekx, was born on February 28, 1958, in Estherville, Iowa. He passed away on August 26, 2024, at Lakeside Lutheran Home in Emmetsburg. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with burial at St. Jacob’s Catholic Cemetery, both of Graettinger. Memorials may be given in Eddie’s name to Horizon’s Unlimited or Lakeside Lutheran Home.
Eddie attended and graduated from Graettinger Community High School in 1977. He farmed with his parents for many years and continued working in agriculture after their retirement. In his later years, Eddie lived and worked alongside many friends at Horizons Unlimited in Emmetsburg.
In 1989, Eddie married Juanita Hines, and they were overjoyed to welcome their son, Tony, in 1994. Eddie was a loving parent, immensely dedicated to Tony, who lived with multiple mental and physical disabilities. They loved reading books, watching Barney, and playing on the floor together.
Eddie was a lifelong member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Graettinger. He had a passion for music, especially rock and roll, playing the accordion, and dancing. He enjoyed watching sports and was particularly fond of playing golf and pool with his friends.
Outgoing and friendly, Eddie enjoyed meeting new people. His infectious laugh spread joy everywhere he went, and his kindness and generosity will be remembered by all those who knew him.
Eddie is survived by his cousin Nori Van Den Hurk and her husband Mike Moran, their children Anika and Tess, and their granddaughter Annalee of Emmetsburg, Iowa; his cousins Theresa Bekx of Fulda, Minnesota, Lorraine and Doug Lohse of Windom, Minnesota, and Nancy Macgregor of Windom, Minnesota, and their families; his former wife Juanita; and numerous cousins in Wisconsin, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. He will be remembered by countless friends, both old and new.
Eddie is preceded in death by his parents, Riek and Marion, and his son, Tony.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.henryolsonfuneral.com.
