Charles Louis Becker

CHARLES LOUIS BECKER 1942 – 2025 Charles “Charlie” Louis Becker, age 83, of Bellevue, Nebraska, peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Charlie was born on June 11, 1942 to Erwin Frank Becker and Viola Marie (Roy) Becker in Rice Lake, WI. Charlie grew up in the St. Paul–Minneapolis area. In June of 1960, he graduated from Mounds View High School, celebrated his 18th birthday, and enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he proudly served as a welder. Charlie’s first permanent duty station after tech school was Malmstrom AFB in Great Falls, MT. It was there, in the early fall of 1961, that he met the love of his life, Loraine Juanita Byam. After a brief 3½-month courtship, they were married in the base chapel, beginning a partnership that would span more than six decades. Nine months later, they welcomed their son, Donald. In 1964, Charlie was reassigned to Minot AFB in North Dakota during the tense days of the Cuban Missile Crisis, while Loraine remained in Montana to deliver their daughter, Juanita. Charlie’s career took the family around the world, with assignments including Andersen AFB in Guam, Dow AFB in Bangor, ME, Barksdale AFB in Louisiana, and later Chanute AFB in Illinois, where he served as a welding instructor. His final overseas assignment was to Kunsan AFB, Korea, before returning stateside to Offutt AFB in Bellevue, NE, where he retired from the Air Force in 1980 after 20 years of dedicated service. Following his military career, Charlie joined Johnson Hardware in Omaha, NE where he worked for over a decade on projects across the city — from skyscrapers to prisons and even the local zoo. He later returned to Offutt to work at the Officers’ Club, serving fellow military personnel for another 10 years before retiring for good in June 2001. In retirement, he took pride in caring for his home and family, a role he cherished. Charlie and Loraine recently celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary surrounded by their family — a true reflection of the love and closeness they shared throughout their life together. Charlie will be remembered for his steady devotion to family, his lifelong work ethic, and his quiet pride in a life well lived. He is survived by his devoted wife, Loraine Becker of Bellevue, NE; son, Donald Becker of Plattsmouth, NE; his three grandchildren: Angie, Aaron, and Alissa; six great-grandchildren ranging in age from 5 to 20; loving nephew, David Becker; niece, Barbara (Becker) Arends; and many friends. Charlie is preceded in death by his parents, Erwin and Viola Becker and his daughter, Juanita Greenhalgh. Visitations will be held at Roby Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at the Offutt Air Force Base Capehart Chapel in Bellevue. His Final Resting Place will be at the Omaha National Cemetery in Omaha, NE. The Pallbearers will be Aaron Becker, David Becker, Matt Williams, Austin Williams, Connor Williams, and Pete Hartley. Military Rites will be conducted by the Offutt Air Force Base Funeral Honor Guard. The family suggests Memorials to the Offutt Air Force Base "Airman's Attic." Services are entrusted to Roby Funeral Home, 346 Avenue A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048 (402) 296-3123 robyfuneralhome@charter.net www.robyfuneralhome.com

Charles Louis Becker

June 11, 1942 - October 19, 2025