Beckman, Michael Thomas "Tom" 72, formerly of Hovland and Plymouth, MN, passed away peacefully on March 16th, 2017 in Carefree, AZ. Tom was born August 4th, 1944 to Roy and Ruth Beckman and spent his youth in South Dakota and Duluth, MN, graduating from Duluth East and UMD. After a successful career in consulting, Tom split his retirement years between AZ and WI. He was a great conversationalist with an easy smile, a casual dignity and the gift of making those around him feel welcome. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Steven Beckman. Survived by wife, Celeste Gatz, brother, Peter Beckman, children Scott, Bret and Elizabeth Beckman, six grandchildren, former wife, Rita (Loiselle) Beckman and many dear friends who loved and respected him. Celebration of Life later.