Robert E. "Bob" Becker

Robert E. “Bob” Becker, 87, of Wapakoneta, died 5:54 p.m., Fri. Feb. 18, 2012, at the Lima Memorial Health System. He was born May 19, 1924, in Spencerville, OH, the son of George P. & Gertha M.(Rempher) Becker who preceded him in death. On Feb. 16, 1945, he married Eileen R. (Barton) Becker, and she died Jan. 23, 2002. Survivors include, 5 children, Linda S. Murphy, Creedmoor, NC, Steven R. (Halley) Becker, Westerville, OH, Joy K. (Jerry) Dicus, Cridersville, Jan F. (Ed) Struble, Durham, NC, Ronald W. Becker, Galena, OH, 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 1 little angel on the way, a sister, Mary B. Burson, Poinciana, FL, 2 sister-in-laws, Evon Becker, IN, Bertha Becker, Oklahoma City, OK. He was preceded in death by a son, James A. Becker, and 5 brothers, Carl, Maurice, Harold, Forest, and Wayne. Bob retired in 1985 as vice-president of sales at The Powell Co., Lima, after 33 years of service. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Wapakoneta. He was a member and past master of Hamer Lodge, #167 F. & A.M., Wapakoneta, a member of St. Marys Council #81, R. &S.M., and a member and past high priest of the Wapakoneta Chapter R.A.M., #183. He was a member and past president for many years of the Wapakoneta Masonic Temple Co. Bob was formerly active with the Wapakoneta Boy Scouts, the Lima Management Club, and was a member of the National Management Assn. A 1942 graduate of Spencerville High School, he attended The Ohio State University, where he participated in ROTC and received his pilot’s license. He volunteered with the American Red Cross. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, and traveling. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and strongly supported his grandchildren in their college endeavors. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Fri. Feb. 24, 2012, at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, Pastors Pamela Hanlon and Shawn Morris officiating. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m., Thurs, and 1 hr. prior to the service, Fri. at the funeral home. A Masonic memorial service will be 7:45 p.m., Thurs. at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to Salem United Methodist Church or to the Hamer Lodge, #167, F. & A.M.

Robert E. "Bob" Becker

May 19, 1924 - February 18, 2012