Leslie E. Becker
Born: August 13th, 1902
Died: August 24th, 1989
Obituary
Leslie Edward Becker, 87, of 2524 Gerdes Drive, died Thursday, Aug 24, 189, at his home.
Born Aug. 13, 1902, in Dover, he was the son of Henry J. and Mary Hentzel Becker. He married Caroline L. Freytag on June 20, 1928, in Burlington.
His father died in 1905 and he was then raised by his stepfather, John C. Wardlow. He was employed as a welding department supervisor with the JI Case Co. for 30 years. He was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ where he was an elder, a Sunday school teacher, a member of Zionite Group and Mixed Spices, and served as consistory president. He was a member and past president of the Des Moines County American Association of Retired Persons Chapter 8210.
Surviving are his wife; one brother Aaron H. Becker, rural Keokuk, and Mrs. Inez (Richard) Kock, Donnellson; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 pm today at Lunning Chapel.
The service for Mr. Becker will be at 2 PM Saturday at the Zion United Church of Christ with the Rev. Gary Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for the Zion United Church of Christ.