Willis Lee Becker

Willis Lee Becker was born December 31, 1931. He attended the Parochial Grade School at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and graduated from the Sylvan Grove, KS High School in 1950. He joined the Navy Reserve as did his two brothers, Kenneth and a year later, Loren joined. The twins volunteered for active duty during the Korean War, during that time, Willis earned 4 battle stars. Upon returning home he was a lifetime farmer.

He played the clarinet in the Wilson Municipal Band, The Heart Of America Concert Band and other groups. The Harmony Four was a dance band that he and brother Kenneth formed that played for weddings and other venues after being discharged.

He was an active life member of the VFW and American Legion for 70 years plus. He loved to volunteer in every organization he was a part of.

He recorded Sunday morning church services, advent and lent church services and delivered them to Senior Centers, shut-ins,and nursing homes.

He had many friends and never met a stranger. He will be missed, deep within our hearts we know that Willis is in heaven waiting for someone to play a joke on.

Willis was predeceased by his parents, John H. and Louise (Panzer) Becker, and a sister-in-law DiAnn Becker. He is survived by brothers Kenneth of Sylvan Grove, KS and Loren (and wife, Jeanne) of Duncan, OK, a niece, Taunya Campos (and husband, Arturo) of Alvarado, TX , a nephew, John Becker(and wife, Deborah) of Denver, CO, great nephews, Thomas and Steven Becker, Kolton Campos and a great niece, SaVana Campos.

Visitation is Thursday, May 23rd from 9am to 11am with the Service following at 11am in the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Sylvan Grove, KS. Donations will be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Rentschler Family Mortuaries Sylvan Chapel.