Levi Beckler

Levi Robert “Buddy” Beckler, 22, passed away unexpectedly on April 28, 2026, at CHI St Alexius Hospital, in Bismarck.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Mandan, 310 3rd Ave. NW on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11 AM. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. A luncheon will follow in the church basement.

Levi was born August 25, 2003, at Trinity Hospital in Minot, ND, to Clair and April (Kiser) Beckler. He attended Edison Elementary School in Minot and, in 2016, moved to Mandan, where he attended Red Trail Elementary, Mandan Middle School, and graduated from Mandan High in 2023. Growing up, he was involved in several activities, including being a student manager for middle school wrestling, Triple Star summer camp, and playing inclusive sports throughout his school years. Levi was employed at Mandan High School as a Nutrition Assistant.

Levi was a kind-hearted person. He was always concerned about his family and friends and was willing to help even when it wasn't needed. At the end of his life, Levi was a donor through Life Source. He was a silly comic who loved to make people laugh using his infamous one-liners like “That’s how I roll” and “Levi likey”. His TikTok videos gave everyone a good laugh. He loved his WWE wrestling and Green Bay Packers, never missing a single game. Levi enjoyed his video, board, and card games. He still watched his childhood TV shows, especially SpongeBob. He enjoyed shooting pool, playing slot machines, and shaking dice. He loved his family vacations and traveling across the states. In 2014, Levi was surprised with his ultimate dream, going to WrestleMania 30 in New Orleans, granted through Make-A-Wish, where he met all of his favorite wrestlers.

Levi was a ray of sunshine and will be forever loved and missed by his family and all of the people whose lives he touched. Blessed to have shared in his life is his father, Clair Beckler; sister, Coree Beckler; grandparents, Dean and Pam Beckler and Terrance and Sheila Kiser; cousin/”sister”, Summer Fike; uncles and aunts, Brent (Lisa) Beckler and Chris Kiser and Josh (Michelle) Kiser; cousins, Lane and Stacy Beckler and Shaun and Anna Kiser; multiple great uncles including two who were very special to him, Jeff Veum and Rich Himmelspach; as well as numerous great aunts; and Levi’s extended family of Laurel Abel and her family who Levi had a special relationship with.

Levi was preceded in death by his mother, April Beckler.

Special Thanks to all of the people who so lovingly cared and supported Levi throughout his life including doctors, therapists, teachers, aides, co-workers, DD case manager, Hit Inc. organizations, and family and friends. God Bless you all.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Make a Wish North Dakota or the Shriners Hospital.