Paul Ivan Becker
Paul Ivan Becker, 90, North Webster, passed away at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at his home. He was born on Sept. 30, 1927 in Elkhart to Lark Raymond and Hattie Aquilla (Davisson) Becker.
He graduated in 1945 from Milford High School and was a United States Navy veteran. He was married on Aug. 14, 1949 in Milford to Josephine E. “Jo” Rensberger who survives. He formerly farmed for many years, was a self-employed siding applicator for 20 years, worked as a milk truck driver, dump truck gravel hauler, plant manager for Lyall Electric in Wolf Lake, and retired as a computer draftsman. He was a lifetime Milford, Leesburg and North Webster area resident.
He was a life member and past commander of the American Legion Post 253 in North Webster and former member of 40 & 8.
He is survived by his wife, Jo; his daughter, Stacy Huff, Nappanee; his son, Daniel (Pamela) Becker, Leesburg; three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son in law, Jimmy Huff.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd 13 & CR 500N, North Webster. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. on Tuesday in the funeral home with Pastor Bob Wyman of the Church of the Brethren in North Webster officiating. Military services will follow funeral services at the funeral home by the North Webster American Legion. Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd 15, Warsaw, IN. Private family burial will take place in the Milford Cemetery.
Preferred memorials may be given to the American Legion Nursing Scholarship Fund, 756 S. St. Rd 13, North Webster, IN 46555 or American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th St., Indianapolis, IN 46278. To send condolences to the family in memory of Paul Becker, please visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com