HAROLD JOHN BECKMANN, age 71, of rural Wilmont, died Thursday, June 14, 2007, as a result of an automobile accident in Wilmont. He was born February 22, 1936, in rural Wilmont, to Ray and Veronica (Penning) Beckmann. Harold graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic High School, in Wilmont. He served his country in the United States Army. Harold married Agnes Ann Madison on June 30, 1962, at St. Adrian Catholic Church, in Adrian. After their marriage, the couple farmed five miles north of Wilmont. He was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, in Wilmont; and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed being a seed dealer, trucking livestock and especially spending time with his grandchildren. Harold is survived by his mother, Veronica Beckmann, Wilmont; five children and their spouses, Doug Beckmann, rural Wilmont; Daniel Beckmann, rural Wilmont; David & Jodi Beckmann, Slayton; Darla & Gene Blom, Yankton, SD; and Deb & Todd Thraen, Iona; seven grandchildren, Morgan, Brooke, Mariah, Montana, Ryley, Maverick and Evan; two brothers, Joe (Dianne) Beckmann, Wilmont; and Norm Beckmann, Wilmont; and two sisters, Marie Onken, Reading; and Alverna (Leroy) Madison, Wilmont. He was preceded in death by his father. Blessed Be His Memory.