William T Becker

William T. "Bill" Becker, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on December 23, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. Bill was born on June 25, 1941 in Wheeling, WV (Mozart) to the late Melvin and Nona Becker. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Barbara; children Michele (Tim) Crouch of Colorado Springs, CO, Melinda (Tom) Meyer of Sunbury, OH; stepson James Raynes of Lakeville, MN; stepdaughter Pamela (Jim) McElroy of Sunbury, OH; grandchildren Anna, Joshua, David and Michael Crouch; Kevin, Nicole and Danny Meyer; Allison and Michael Raynes; Erika (Derik) Bennett and Anthony McElroy; great-granddaughter Zara Jane Bennett; and his sister Ruth Richie of Dayton, OH. Bill was a member of Vineyard Christian Church, 1055 McNaughten Rd., Columbus, OH 43213, where family will welcome friends beginning at 10am Tuesday, December 30, 2014. A service celebrating Bill's life will begin at 10:30am; Pastor Linda Reiter, officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice, 6150 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43213 or to Vineyard Christian Church Helping Hands Ministry. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or extend condolences. Arrangements entrusted to Schoedinger East Chapel 666-861-6268.