Carl H. Becker 1927-2020

Carl H. Becker, 92, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 12:23 pm, Monday, December 14, 2020 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Missouri; he lived an extraordinary life.

The son of Fred and Estella (nee Rauscher) Becker, he was born December 28, 1927 in Altamont, Illinois. He grew up during the Great Depression. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Blue Point) Altamont. At age 18 he left the farm and joined the army during the end of WWII. He went on to earn a law degree in 1953 from Valparaiso University in Indiana.

Carl married Betty L. Poos on May 18, 1956 in Effingham, Illinois; she preceded him death on July 10, 2009.

After several jobs in the law field, he moved his growing family to Red Bud to take over a local practice. He eventually ran for judge, serving the state of Illinois for 27 honorable years as resident Circuit Judge of Randolph County. He fought against corruption in the court system and continued to fight it after his retirement. He also oversaw the building of the new courthouse in Chester. Active in the community, he served several positions at St. John’s Lutheran Church, was president of the Chamber of Commerce and was one of the five original organizing members of the North County Country Club.

After his retirement in 1989, Carl and his beloved wife, Betty, enjoyed many winters in Phoenix, Arizona.

He was the proud and beloved father of Michael (Rebecca) Becker of New Hampshire, Ann Becker of St. Louis, Matthew Becker of St. Louis, Carl James Becker of Indianapolis, Indiana and Jennifer (Michael) Becker-Roscow of Red Bud and his 4 Grandsons - C.J. and Evan Becker, and Dylan and Sam Roscow. He will be missed by many including his numerous nieces and nephews and the incredible women who served as caregivers in the last stage of his life.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents, his wife - Betty and 4 siblings – Harold Becker, Dorothy Heumann, Fred Becker and Isabella Tappendorf.