Joseph Edwin Beikman

Joseph Edwin Beikman, 66, Mooresville passed away at his home November 3, after a 19-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Joe was born August 21, 1952, in Beech Grove. He married Beverly Haymaker Beikman on October 17, 1970, in Banta. He is survived by Beverly; his daughters Angela Lenk and Erin (Jeffrey) Pipkin; granddaughters Lauren Lenk and Haleigh (Adam) Gamberg; and grandsons Sam, Max and Alex Pipkin. He is also survived by his mother Mary Green; brothers John (Crystal) Beikman and David (Fritzie) Beikman; sisters Francie Smith, Kathy (Dave) Matney and Rosie Kronz; and many members of the Haymaker family. He was preceded in death by his father John and brother Michael.

Joe lived for his family and spent his happiest years coaching his daughters in basketball, softball and volleyball, helping with 4-H and volunteering at their school activities. He could be found most weekends attending choir, school and sporting events. He also enjoyed woodworking, programming electronics, visiting casinos, and cheering for Purdue and the Indianapolis Colts.

Joe graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1970. He spent 37 years with Mooresville’s Department of Public Works and was the town’s building inspector before retiring in 2013. He was elected to the Mooresville Town Council in 2014, also serving on the town’s Planning and Redevelopment Commissions until his death. In the 1970s and 1980s, he was a member and chief of the Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Visitation with the family is Tuesday, November 6, 2018, 3 to 8 p.m., at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 39 E. High St., Mooresville. Private graveside services will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Waverly. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Community Foundation of Morgan County, where the family hopes to establish a fund in his memory. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.