Dismas P. Becker

Dismas Becker Obituary

Becker, Dismas P. Born to eternal life on Sept. 19, 2010. Age 74. Beloved husband of Fay Anderson. Dear father of Penelope (Homer) Buckingham, Earl, Lorraine and Elizabeth Anderson and Robert Becker. Grandfather of Carla and Steven Buckingham, Willie, James, Erika, Miracle, Precious, Bianca, Larvester, Brittany, Nathaniel, Raechel and Michael. Brother of Mary Jo Gould, the late Peter and late James. Further survived by great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. SPECIAL THANKS to Heartland Hospice for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family greatly appreciated. Memorial Mass on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at 11 AM, at ST. MICHAELS CHURCH, 1445 N. 24th St. MEMORIAL GATHERING at Church on Saturday after 10 AM. JOSEPH E. SASS Funeral and Cremation Service 1019 W. OKLAHOMA 414-744-3636

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Sep. 30, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Dismas Becker

14 Entries

C.Virginia Finn

September 24, 2021

Requiescat in pacem.

Hank Mahaney

October 19, 2010

Dear Faye and family
I'm not sure that you would remember me. I lived with dismas in Milwaukee and was with him in D.C. when you two met.First of all let me begin with a note of sadness and also of overwhelming love at the passing of Dismas to another world and peaceful place to rest and receive his reward for all of his life. I felt and still feel the privilege that was mine to live with Dis, and to work, play, laugh and enjoy the fullness of life with him, for a time. From the messages that I received over the last year or so, and from a short chat I had with him on the phone a few months ago, I understood that he was not in the best or even the slight glow of health. This didn’t seem to be much of a focus for him. Rather it was others and how the future might be easier, less stressful and moving forward with life. I suppose that there are many times that I recall being with him and the slow yet absolute conviction that he would propose or explain something. There always was a consequence to these statements. One was their real and true connection with the words and life of Christ. The second was the absolute imperative that something must be done and done swiftly, and Finally there must be personal involvement, almost always his own and of course you were invited to join this action or movement. In the middle of all this was the scientist Dis who knew without a shadow of a doubt the truth of what he was proposing. I sorely miss him and all that I hold close to me regarding who he was and what he enabled me to be.
I ahve been thinking of you faye and send my love and hope that you also can experience the peace of Christ .

Jerry Ceille

October 8, 2010

Faye,
I didn't here about the funeral mass
till yesterday. Our love is with you and Robert and the rest of the family. Hope to be able to be with you before the end of the year.
Dismas will always be remembered as a good friend and a very good best man.
Jerry and Irma

roxane wray

October 2, 2010

i know yall will miss him alot. if he was like peter then the world lost another person who made the world a better place for all.my thoughts and prayers are with all

Nile Ostenso

October 1, 2010

Dismas' passing is sobering and solemn.

The value of Dismas to the State Engineering Association, SEA, over the years has multiplied. His stature on the Hill iss undeniable and SEA's presence on the Hill followed on his coattails even though he was not a lobbyist for us.

I have the memorable experience of working with Dismas as 2nd VP when he started with SEA in the late 90's . He made SEA's "Visit the Hill Day" the initial and significant success that it was and set the precedence that continues today. He was also the doorway and path that has made SEA the self styled and defining political entity that continues to this day.

While most organizations hire a lobbyist, SEA has remained the democratic, independent, straight talking eyes on the Hill. This was SEA's inherent nature. And Dis taught and coached about the political landscape necessary to make SEA effective in it's own right. For the capitol politicians of this period and even today, as they see and hear SEA, in the same thought they recall Dismas Becker. We proudly are one of his legacies.

As an individual, Dismas was an exceptional person for putting the well being of others before himself, justice and principals above his own well being. I salute him for standing up to the political corruption and self interest that so plagues our time. If all of us who knew Dismas could capture some of his energy and spirit, we would move our future in a better direction. And if we passed his gift on to others, the future would glow.

With Deepest Sorrow,

October 1, 2010

My sympathy to the Becker Family upon your loss, which is a loss for all of us in Milwaukee and the Church. -cvrf

Ron Legro

September 30, 2010

I knew Dismas only slightly, for the most part as a professional and a little bit as a member of the community, but he always recognized me whenever we crossed paths. He was never too busy to be gracious and pleasant. Dis was an inspiration dating back to my days at UW-Madison, where he helped lead civil rights marches.

"Righteous" is an overused word that in our cynical era is turning into a pejorative, but I think its highest and most spiritual meaning applies to Dismas. Oh, he was human, with all that implies, but what a full, productive, caring life. Dismas didn't allow himself to be limited by labels or career categories. He was a free spirit, and there are very few of those among us today. Sadly we have lost one more.

Jack Leonard

September 30, 2010

I was in Milwaukee in the early ‘70s, working for the Council on Urban Life, living in St. Michael’s parish, and happy for the opportunity to know and work with Dismas Becker. He was fun, supportive, inspiring, at times confounding, always a respectful friend. Re-connecting in recent years was easy and seamless, testimony to the genuineness of our earlier times together. I support you with good intentions, Fay; I know you will be missing Dismas, as will all of us blessed to have known him.

Daniel Sroka

September 30, 2010

Dear Fay and Family,

I am very sorry for you loss.

Ann Becker

September 30, 2010

September 30, 2010
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends of Dismas. He was a true Spirit, and inspiration for his brother, Peter and I through out all our years together. I will continue to nurture and savor all the beautiful memories. His wisdom and silly fondness for life will be greatly missed. But his memory and love will forever be with all of us. I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to know Dismas.
I love you all,

louise wisinski

September 30, 2010

Thank you for fighting the good fight. May God take you into his loving arms.

Meri-Jo Mueller

September 30, 2010

We are very sorry for your loss. Dismas was a good leader and helped guide us in his short time at St. Florian's. I bumped into him on a street in Madison many years ago and he seemed very happy. Please accept our condolences.
John and Meri-Jo Mueller

Betty Speed

September 30, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there are no tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all what God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am content....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

September 30, 2010

My deepest sympathy to your family. I knew Dismas when he was a priest at St. Florian's in 1967-1968. He was our director for CYO. He created a great job for me the summer of '68 working for the Youth Opportunity Board in Milw. He was always in my best memories from high school and will be missed. So sorry for your loss.
Marilyn Steck Guckenberger

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