William was an engineer for Western Electric for over 30 years.
Survivors: daughter - Cynthia and husband Murph Kirby of Fremont
son - Robert and wife Lois Becher of Chicago
son - Todd and wife Patti Becher of Fremont
son - Jim and wife Nancy Becher of Fremont
daughter - Teresa and husband Jeff Petersen of Fremont
6 grandchildren
brother - Richard and wife Dody Becher of California
A memorial service will held at 10 AM Tuesday (Dec. 30th) in the First Congregational Church, UCC in Fremont with the Rev. Shirley Schmidt officiating. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery. There is no public visitation. Memorials are suggested to the Shriner's Hospitals for Children. Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont is in charge of the arrangements.
Condolences(12)
Ann Becher Smead
Vail, CO Wednesday, December 31, 2008 I'm thinking of your family at this sad time and wishing you all the best for the new year. I know that Bill is in a restful place, but I also know how hard it is to have a father, brother or friend pass away especially at this time of year, Best, AnnJody Palcich Rutt
Bellevue, NE Monday, December 29, 2008 Such great memories...He leaves a big hole that can't be filled w/ words....but what an athlete, what a sincere, fun person, what a big smile...We start shoveling some of these wonderful memories into this big hole and maybe, as we laugh and remember the good times, the loss won't hurt so much!!! My love and sympathy to the Becher FamilyPam Palcich Morris
Anchorage, Al Monday, December 29, 2008 Bill's deep, wonderful laugh! That was Happiness! Then my memory goes to the baseball diamond in Hastings, sitting next to Aunt Roundy and cheering madly as Cousin Bill hit a "double bagger" for the team to win the game!!!! Golly, does it get any better than that?!??!! My love to ALL Bill's family and my hope that fun, sweet rememberances of his life fill your hearts!Mary Palcich Dent
Applegate, Ca Sunday, December 28, 2008 I will always remember Bill as a kind, considerate man, who loved his family, and seemed to grow taller as he talked of his children! He always had a smile and a kind word even for a pesky little cousin! His pain is over, and he is in a far better place now with his beloved Bobette. He left his family with many fond memories and so much to be thankful for...memories that will make all of us smile when we remember the good times.Frank J. Markesi
Omaha,, Ne Sunday, December 28, 2008 To the Beacher Family please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of a great man. I had the pleasure of working for Bill, and with him. I have may fond memories on events that we both were involved with and we shared many laughs together. May God be with Bill, and his family and help all of you during these sad times. Frank J. MarkesiCarlos Chavez
Omaha, Ne Sunday, December 28, 2008 I first met 'Big Bill' when I was transferred to his engineering department at Western Electric. I was a little learing of Bill at first , but quickly learn what a good and fair person he was. He treated everyone with fairness and always with a touch of humor...he just a good individual with class... and will be missed.Omaha Works Retiree Group
Omaha, NE Sunday, December 28, 2008 To Bill's Family, We are all so sorry to hear of your loss. In This Time of Grief May your sorrow one day awaken to a new morning...And may you lean on God who will wipe away every tear and draw you nearer to His heart. With deepest sympathy,Roxie Riepl
Papillion, Ne Sunday, December 28, 2008 Bill was an Engineer in Wage Incentives Dept. when we were first introduced. I also worked for him in Quality Assurance in the later years. He was a great boss, always understanding and fair with his employees. He had a great sence of humor and some of us women called him the "Gentle Bear". Roxie RieplKiel Eltiste
Fremont, Ne Saturday, December 27, 2008 Beach was a good customer and a lot of fun to have come to the shop. He would always have a dig for me and I in turn would try to get back at him with something. I always thought he liked it that way. Bill was a fun guy and I always enjoyed him as a customer..... He will be missed....KIEL...Edie Ronhovde
Fremont, NE Saturday, December 27, 2008 Becher Family, I am so sorry for you loss at this time and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Edie RonhovdeDick and Dody Becher
Alamo, CA Saturday, December 27, 2008 We will miss you big brother. Many good memories of our times together will never go away. Thanks for pushing me to be the best I can be in athletics and life. You are a tough act to follow. You are now in a peaceful environment without the pain and illnesses you've been living with over the past several years. Our family bids you a loving farewell and you will always be remembered. Love you, Dick and Dody.Frank & Molly Boyd
SCOTTSDALE, AZ Friday, December 26, 2008 I will always remember the great times we had and all the wonderful memories of both growing up and the time he spent in Arizona! As kids we thought it was so cool that the Becher's had horses to ride and Uncle Bill let me ride Russ, his big horse and Russ did not like me so as we trotted he veered under the trees trying to knock me off but I stayed on (cousin Bob must have given me some advice) and when we came back Uncle Willy gave that horse a punch that he would not forget!! When he came down to Arizona we had so many great times playing golf and so many laughs! We played a game with Fairways, Putts and Greens and we called him Captain Fairway as he rarely missed one. We would then go back to his place and have a few Coors lights and play some cards and laugh at some of the golf shots of the day, especially the one where Uncle Dick had an approach shot into the sun over the water and I was with Willy way off the green at the back and we could not see anything and then we heard CRACK and he hit me in the head at the edge of my visor so it didn't hurt to bad. Uncle Bill said thanks for taking that hit as he was standing pretty close to me! I said any time for you Willy! We will miss him dearly!!!! and we started laughing so hard.