Robert (Bob) Becker

Robert L. (Bob) Becker, age 94 of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the Hamilton Care Center, Two Rivers.

Bob was born in Two Rivers on August 12, 1926 to Clarence and Ella (Gloe) Becker. He was a 1944 graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc before proudly serving his country as a member of the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Robert furthered his education, earning a bachelors degree from the University of Georgia in 1953. On June 7, 1959, he married Juliette Norman in Georgia. She preceded him in death on July 15, 1993. Bob then married LaVerne (Toni) Schmitt on June 22, 1994 at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The couple resided in Atlanta for many years where they started a food kitchen program, transferring food from local grocery stores to a Soup Kitchen for those individuals in need. Bob and Toni also volunteered many hours at the Ronald McDonald House in Atlanta. After returning to Two Rivers, Bob and Toni will be remembered by many as being " adopted grandparents" to many grade school children at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic School.

Robert retired after many years of employment with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) where he served as district manager; he was always there to help others in need and had a great love for kids, especially love for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a 4th degree lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus.

Bob is survived by his wife, Toni (Schmitt) Becker; one son, Norman Becker of Georgia, and one daughter, Juliana (William) Brown of Yorktown, Virginia; 31 grandchildren, and 44 great-grandchildren. He is further survived by nine step-children and their spouses; siblings: Louise Leindecker, Howard (Nellie) Becker, and Mary Pozorski; sisters-in-law: Shirley Becker and Patsy Becker; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3201 Mishicot Rd. Two Rivers. The memorial mass will be concelebrated by nephew and godchild, Rev. Carl Schmitt and Rev. Dave Pleier, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Military graveside honors will be accorded at the church immediately following the mass by members of the American Legion Post #165 and VFW Post #1248 of Two Rivers.

There will be no visitation. Please meet at the church for the time of mass. All are welcome.

The funeral service will be live streamed on the St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church website or St. Peter the Fisherman Facebook page.

Due to the current pandemic, social distance guidelines will be followed and masks will be required.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Haven in Robert's name.

Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th Street, Two Rivers is assisting the Becker family with funeral arrangements.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the entire staff at the Hamilton Care Center for the wonderful care and compassion. Special thanks also to the caregivers of Aurora at Home Hospice for their support and kindness extended to Bob and our entire family.

Bob's favorite comment to his beloved wife, Toni: "If you like it, It's yours!"