Charles Ronald Becker

Charles Ronald "Ron" Becker, age 69 years, 10 months, 29 days of Bolivar, Missouri went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He fought a long battle of heart, lung and kidney failure. He was born on November 15, 1938 in Galloway, Missouri to Horace Charles Becker and Edith (Kinser) Becker. Ron attended Central High School in Springfield, Missouri and graduated in 1956. He married Ann Keene in June 12, 1960, and to this union were four sons; Charles Ronald, Jr. "Chuck", Bryan Lee, infants sons; Matthew Gordon and Tad Aaron. Ron and his family were members of the United Methodist Church in Bolivar. He was involved with the youth for many years, not only through the church, but as a coach, cub scout master, friend and "cheerleader". Over the years his job required a lot of travel, but he always seemed to make it home just in time for the game. He was so very proud of his boys. Another service that was so special to him was serving as the Bolivar Santa Claus. It was a serious car wreck that injured his voice and forced him to resign in 1987. Ron was the writer in the family and touched so many, with his loving poems written for friends and family over the years. Becker was a veteran of the United States Army Reserves for six years and obtained rank of Staff Sergeant. He worked for Universal Sunray, later becoming Gerson Company for 25 years. He was Division Vice President before retiring in 2002. He is survived by his wife Ann of the home, two sons; Chuck and his wife Kelly of Bolivar, Missouri, Bryan of Buffalo, Missouri, grandchildren; Andy Martin and daughter Aspen of Springfield, Missouri, Amy Garrison and son Cameron of Strafford, Missouri, Nichelle Garrison of Springfield, Missouri, Shayla Casper and daughter Lily of Bolivar, Missouri, Trey, Nicholas and Ashlynn Becker of Bolivar, Missouri, a sister; Madeline and her husband Wesley Morton of Kansas City, Missouri, three sister-in-law; Carrie of Marshfield, Missouri, Zelma of Nixa, Missouri, Linda Stevens and her husband Tom of Battlefield, Missouri, a brother-in-law; Rick Keene and his wife Sally of Springfield, Missouri, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; Horace and Edith, two sisters; Marie McMullin and Jodine Brewer, two brothers; Werth and Howell (Pooge), and two infant sons; Matthew and Tad. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm, Friday, October 17, 2008 at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, Missouri with Reverend Dan Adkison officiating. A Eulogy will be by Coach Doug Potts and speaking will be Chuck Becker and Bryan Becker. Musical selections will be "Knowing You'll Be There", "Lord's Prayer", "Go Rest High On That Mountain" and "Wish You Were Here". Burial will follow at the Galloway Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri. Pallbearers will be Ed Keller, Ron Treadway, Lester Friebe, Bill Minks, Gary Redford and Jim Godown. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dean Liston, Gerald Stephens, L.D. Silvey, Larry Teters and Ben Gonzales. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm, Thursday, October 16, 2008 at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, Missouri. Contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church, 105 E. Division Street, Bolivar, Missouri 65613 or to the National Kidney Foundation, 6405 Metcalf Avenue, Suite #204, Overland Park, Kansas 66202. PDF Printable Version

Charles Ronald Becker

November 15, 1938 - October 14, 2008