Donald Joseph Becker
November 4, 1929 ~ August 2, 2021
Donald Joseph Becker completed 91 revolutions around the Sun on his Earthly journey before rocketing off on August 2, 2021. Born in Bellevue, Iowa on November 4, 1929, to Joseph and Dehlia, he continued on to The University of Iowa graduating with a JD degree in law. Navigating through a test flight as a JAG officer in El Paso, Texas, he landed swiftly on the grounds of NASA forging a new flight plan which flew him through Huntsville, Alabama to the final destination of Washington, D.C. He devoted nearly 35 years supporting the Mercury, Apollo, and Space Shuttle programs of NASA.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Donna Joan Becker; two children, Brent Becker and Cheryl Butler (David); two grandchildren, Nicole Schaefer (Tom) and Tavis Butler; and two great grandchildren, Lucas Schaefer and Sophia Schaefer.
Don and Donna spent their leisure time traveling the world, and when at home he enjoyed listening to music of his era and long distance bike riding. Being incredibly handy, he also served as the neighborhood fix it man.
The family has wished Don farewell privately. Donna is at their family home, welcoming anyone that wishes to call or visit and share in their memories.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Donna Joan Becker; two children, Brent Becker and Cheryl Butler (David); two grandchildren, Nicole Schaefer (Tom) and Tavis Butler; and two great grandchildren, Lucas Schaefer and Sophia Schaefer.
Don and Donna spent their leisure time traveling the world, and when at home he enjoyed listening to music of his era and long distance bike riding. Being incredibly handy, he also served as the neighborhood fix it man.
The family has wished Don farewell privately. Donna is at their family home, welcoming anyone that wishes to call or visit and share in their memories.
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