Robert W. Becker, Sr., 87, of Birdsboro, PA passed away on September 7, 2018, at ManorCare, West Reading, PA. Born in Kutztown, PA he was the son of the late Edwin and Mabel (Merkel) Becker. He was the widower of Shirley A. (Rieder) Becker.
Robert worked as a utility man at the Reading Paper Mill. He also served our country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed watching baseball, football, wrestling, and NASCAR.
Robert is survived by 2 sons: Keith A. Becker of Birdsboro, PA and Todd M. Becker, husband of Susan of Birdsboro, PA; 1 daughter: Vickie L. Plemons, wife of Robert of Dalzell, SC; 1 brother: Donald Becker of Kenhorst, PA; and 2 sisters: Shirley Drexel of Bern Twp., PA and Patricia Bohn of Sinking Spring, PA. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Kirbie, Caitlin, Christopher, Brandon, Jessica, Zane, Shane, and Zachary and many great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a 1 son: Robert W. Becker, Jr.; 1 brother, 3 sisters, and 2 grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday evening, September 12, 2018 at 7:00PM at the Dengler Funeral Home, Inc. 144 N. Spruce St. Birdsboro, PA. A viewing will be held an hour before the service from 6:00pm-7:00pm at the funeral home on Wednesday.
Inurnment will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dengler Funeral Home, Inc. to help defray funeral expenses..