He is survived by his loving wife, Velma Mae (Lewis) Beckman; four children, Galen Beckman, Jr. of Mtn. Lake Park, Gary Beckman of Mt. Lake Park, Lisa Beckman of Crellin and Jay Beckman of Oakland; six grandchildren, Gary Allen Herman of Georgia, Keyla Beckman, Kylie Beckman, Josh Beckman and wife Nicole, Randi Beckman and Stephen Beckman, all of Oakland; six great grandchildren, Dakota Beckman, Shelby Beckman, Ashton O’Brien, Aubrey O’Brien, Aron O’Brien and Gage Beckman; a sister, Janet Spessart and husband Carl of Montrose, WV; his best friend, Don Ahern and wife Donna; and his beloved dog, Ladybug. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Dottie Friend.