Robert Michael Becker

Robert Michael Becker peacefully passed on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, winning numerous battles with death throughout his years to his well lived age of 88. Robert was born on November 19, 1934, in Wausau, Wisconsin. Robert courageously joined the US Airforce at an early age of 17, serving with the 307th Bomb Wing during the Korean War and then flew with the 303rd Air Refueling Wing until discharged in 1955. He attended the University of Wisconsin and Commonwealth College of Science. He owned Concho Chemical as well as Becker Hydrocarbon Logging Co. for many years.

Bob Becker is synonymous with friendship. Throughout his years -- of passionately coaching his sons and other kids in youth football, his travels & leisure time, his careers in the military and oil field -- Bob’s unique charisma attracted numerous friends from all walks of life. He made a lasting impression and will be missed by many.

Bob is preceded in death by his father Walter, his mother Violet, and his sister Barbara … and many close friends and fallen comrades.

Bob is survived, loved, and mourned by son Thomas Becker & his wife Linda with Steven; daughter Tracy Becker Hedges & her husband Steve along with grandchildren Chad, Fallon, and Michaela (& Steveo), son Michael Becker & his wife Mendi with grandchildren Colin, Megan, & Lauren and Bob’s beloved dog-son Louie. Bob also has 6 great-grandchildren: Coral, Conner, Kinley, Coryn, Jameson, and Stetson … and an abundance of friends.

Funeral services will be held on May 6, 2023 at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests, in respect to Bob’s love for dogs, that a donation be made to your local SPCA/no-kill animal shelter.