Elmer H. Beckley, 84, of Remington, died at 9:10 pm, Friday, November 28, 2014 at Rosewalk Village of Lafayette. He was born February 11, 1930 on the family farm in Benton County to the late Herman J. and Emma L. (Witzig) Beckley. Elmer was a 1948 graduate of Gilboa High School and served in the U. S. Marine Corps from 1951 - 1953 during the Korean Conflict. His marriage of 60 years to his best friend and love of his life, Nancy S. Mills began on November 14, 1954 in Remington. She survives. Elmer was a farmer and lifelong resident of Gilboa Township. He started farming at a young age. He attended the Apostolic Christian Church of Remington. Elmer cherished every moment spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. Surviving with his wife Nancy, are 3 children, Jeffrey Beckley (wife: Jean) of Carmel, Robert Beckley (wife: Linda) of Remington, Susan Beckley of Orange City, FL; 6 grandchildren, James Beckley, Jacquelyn Smith (husband: Brad), Jessica Hewitt (husband: Drew), Ryan Beckley, Jenna Beckley, and Jordan Beckley; 1 great grandchild, Tyler Smith; 3 sisters, Velda and LaVina Beckley of Remington, Wilma Jean Baer of Lee, FL; 1 brother, LeRoy Beckley (wife: Donalou) of Overland Park, KS; and 1 brother-in-law, Ken Schneider (wife: Bernice) of Remington. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Emma Beckley; a beloved son, Donald D. Beckley; a sister, Loretta Schneider; and a brother-in-law, Neal Baer. Friends may call from 10:00 am (EST) until time of service at 12:00 pm (EST), Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the Apostolic Christian Church of Remington. Interment will follow in the Remington Apostolic Christian Cemetery.