BERNARD F. “BEN” BECKER
Bernard F. “Ben” Becker, 86, of Liberty, passed away December 26, 2020, peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side.
The youngest of three children, Ben was born May 5, 1934, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Joseph and Maria (Wilmes) Becker.
Ben served in the United States Navy during the Korean War from 1951 – 1953.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
On November 15, 1954, Ben married Donna J. Quick in Lawrenceburg. Mrs. Becker passed away April 6, 2013.In both Ben and Donna’s final years, they were very well taken care of by their eldest granddaughter, Amy Golden.
Ben was a firefighter for the City of Connersville for 31 years, something he was very proud of. He was also a builder, stonemason, and cement finisher for more than 50 years before his retirement.
Survivors include three sons, Tom (Laurie) Becker of Louisville, Kentucky, Jim (Lisa) Becker of Flat Rock, and Joe (Sarah) Becker of Connersville; three daughters, Lisa Becker of Connersville, Lori (John) Halter of Mesa, Arizona, and Ginger (Josh) Drach of Greenfield; a son-in-law, Randy Golden of Richmond; 19 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his wife of 58 years, Donna J. Becker, he is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Peggy Golden; two sisters, Louise Huber and Johanna Becker; a special brother-in-law, Carl Huber; a son-in-law, Edward (Mack) Adkins; a granddaughter, Alicia Steiner; a great-grandson, Jeffery Allen; and two great-granddaughters, Sharon Becker and Gabriele Becker.
Friends and family may visit from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted the same day at 1 p.m., with Bishop Steve Sheperd officiating. Burial will be at Dale Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.