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MICHAEL BECKER Obituary
MICHAEL L. BECKER, 63, of Fort Wayne, died on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, at the V.A. Medical Center, Indianapolis. Born Feb. 7, 1946, in Oakland, Calif., he was a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School in 1964. He was a Marine Vietnam War veteran and a member of American Legion Post 47. "He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and an avid sports fan." He worked in the mortgage industry. Surviving are his wife, Donna L.; sons, Chad (Jessica) Becker of Cordova, Tenn. and Trent (Ann) Becker of Waukesha, Wis.; grandchildren, Samuel, Ava, Abigail, and Tyler Becker; parents, Paul and Mary Ann Becker of Anderson; sister, Pamela (Ronald) Smith of Anderson; sisters-in-law, Shirley (Phil) Zimmerman of Mansfield, Ohio and Betty (Randy) Pring of Anderson; and several very close nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mayme Carter; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edis and Jacqueline Adams. Funeral service is 5 p.m. Friday at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, with calling two hours prior. Private burial in Marble Corner Cemetery, Madison, Ind. Preferred memorials to the donor's choice.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Bob Bortz
November 16, 2009
Mrs Becker, Chad, and Trent,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of hanging out at the Becker house and playing basketball in the driveway and whiffle ball in the back yard. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
James Van Alst
November 7, 2009
To the Becker family and friends we send our condolences and sympathy at this time of loss,may GOD pour out His Grace and Love on you at this time. On behalf of Alma Van Alst and family.
Judy Scantland
November 6, 2009
Oh Donna, I am so very sorry to hear about Mike. My heart goes out to you and your family. I'll be praying for you.
Carolyn (Cushing)Mele
November 5, 2009
Mrs. Becker, Chad & Trent and Jessica/Ann ...GRANDCHILDREN ...GOD BLESS YOU and GOD BLESSED Mr. B , he was a character, Your family/my family have grown up together, been through many tough times, YOUR father/husband loved you all and will be watching you all grow for many years to come....When i think of your father i think of BOBBY KNIGHT...MY PRAYERS are with you all. May you celebrate him and share with his Grandchildren how special he was...I love to you all...
November 5, 2009
My thoughts and Prayers are with Mike's family. May Gods Grace and Love help you all during this difficult time.
Jerry Stefandel, Sulphur Springs Graduate 1964
Gary Kay
November 4, 2009
Donna, Chad, and Trent - My Condolences on Mike's passing. I have many fond memories of being with all of you on the Basketball Court and Baseball Diamond. I wish I could be there to be with all of you now but, I was transferred to Florida several years ago. May God Bless all of you during this time of sorrow. Mike will be missed by everyone who knew him.
November 4, 2009
We the School Bus Drivers of Anderson Community Schools would like to send OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF MICHAEL BECKER THE SON OF OUR FELLOW BUS DRIVER MR PAUL BECKER A 30 DOLLAR CONTRIBUTION IN MICHAELS HONOR WILL BE SENT TO THE AMERICAN VETERANS ASSOC.
Mike & Mary Kenne
November 4, 2009
Trent and Ann
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cathy McGonigle
November 4, 2009
So sorry to learn of the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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