Survived by his wife of 61 years, Helen L. (nee Waldvogel), together they have raised and loved seven children. Dewitt (Kathy) Becker, Arnold (Jackie) Becker Jr., Delores (Larry) Tyda, Janet (Dean) Duke, James (Bernadine) Becker, Gene (Rebecca) Becker and Diane (Michael) Hibler. He has also enjoyed the company of his 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Caroline Smith, Marion (Norman) Ruhbeck and brothers George (Loretta) Becker, Marvin (Aletha) Becker and Vernon Becker, a sister-in-law Elda Becker. Also will be missed by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and friends. His buddy Peanut will also miss him. \r\n Preceded in death by his parents Geroge and Elizabeth (Stoltzenbach) Becker, his sisters Katherine (Frank) Malone, Lorna (Lavern) Waldvogel, Dorothy in infancy and his brother Louis.\r\n Born April 1, 1923 in Beecher, IL. Retired from Material Service Corp. after many years of service. He would often help his family and friends on their farms as well. He loved to go on vacations with his family, but his greatest joy was when he could out fishing with them at Duval's in Iron Mountain, MI. He was an avid White Sox fan.