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Alfred Edwin Becher

Birth	:	20 Oct 1923 Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	12 Sep 1963 Dodge County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Forest Lawn Cemetery, Seattle, King County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.5421982, -122.3666992
Description	:	From the web page: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/topic/resources/OLLibrary/Platte/pages/bios/hpcn0109.htm Alfred Edward Becher, the son of Gustavus G. and Dorothy Post Becher, was born in Columbus, Nebraska, October 20, 1923. He has a brother, Gustavus George, IV, and a sister, Dorothy Bradford, Mrs. R. S. Tate, of Washington, D. C. Alfred is a descendant of two pioneer Columbus families. His paternal great-grandfather, Gustavus G. Becher, came to Columbus in 1857 and had the first store in the village. His grandfather, Gustavus G. Becher, Jr., joined his father and brother, Francis G. Becher, here in 1859. He was the founder of the company which eventually became the Becher, Hockenberger... Read More	From the web page: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/topic/resources/OLLibrary/Platte/pages/bios/hpcn0109.htm Alfred Edward Becher, the son of Gustavus G. and Dorothy Post Becher, was born in Columbus, Nebraska, October 20, 1923. He has a brother, Gustavus George, IV, and a sister, Dorothy Bradford, Mrs. R. S. Tate, of Washington, D. C. Alfred is a descendant of two pioneer Columbus families. His paternal great-grandfather, Gustavus G. Becher, came to Columbus in 1857 and had the first store in the village. His grandfather, Gustavus G. Becher, Jr., joined his father and brother, Francis G. Becher, here in 1859. He was the founder of the company which eventually became the Becher, Hockenberger and Chambers Company. His maternal grandfather was Judge Alfred M. Post, who came to Columbus on December 25, 1876. Alfred Becher received his early education in the Columbus schools, studied at the Merscersburg Preparatory School in Pennsylvania for a year, and was graduated from Kramer High School in 1940. Following this, he attended the Wentworth Military Academy and the University of Missouri. He enlisted in the United States Naval Air Corps in World War II. He spent two years overseas, during which time he served in both the European Theatre and the South Pacific; On October 19, 1946, at Grace Episcopal Church in Columbus, Alfred E. Becher was married to Marie Anderson, the daughter of Alfred C. and Regina Walker Anderson, of Columbus. Marie Anderson Becher was born in Columbus on November 22, 1927. She was graduated from Kramer High School and attended the Hasting (sic) College for two years. She has one brother, Allan C. Anderson, and a sister, Roberta. Her mother is deceased. Alfred E. and Marie Anderson Becher have two children: Alfred Bruce, born August 9, 1947, and Barbara Ann, born September 6, 1948. Alfred Becher is associated with the Becher, Hockenberger and Chambers Company, in the Insurance Department. He is a member of the junior Chamber of Commerce and the Episcopal Church. ----------------------------------- http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~neplatte/vitals/vitals1963.html The Daily Telegram, September 16, 1963 BECHER; BECHER--Funeral services held today for Alfred Becher, son Joint funeral services were held this morning for Alfred E. Becher, 39, and his son, George, 7, victims of a traffic accident Thursday near North Bend. The Rev. G.M. Ottsen officiated at 10 o'clock in Grace Episcopal church. Burial was in the Columbus cemetery with military rites for Mr. Becher, a World War II veteran. American Legion Commander Donald Dion had charge of the graveside ceremony, assisted by Paul Tharnish, adjutant. Ernest Ewert and Roy Bargmann were color bearers, William Schwantje and Henry Pillen were color guards, and Randy Nitz was bugler. The firing squad, commanded by Keith Bryan, included Walter Oppliger, Robert Mace, Paul Pfeifer, Willis Krumland, William Bator and William Putnam. Pallbearers for Alfred Becher were Dr. LeRoy Luers, Ronald Fairbairn, Edward Leskanic, Dr. E.N. Heiser, Dick Gammel and Lloyd Ruff. Pallbearers for the boy were Tom Petsch, David Ernst, David Heiser, John Anderson, Jim Hoganson and David Gildea. Members of the Columbus fire department acted as honorary pallbearers for Mr. Becher, a former fireman

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Where is Alfred Edwin Becher's memorial?
Alfred Edwin Becher's memorial is located at: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Seattle, King County, USA.
When did Alfred Edwin Becher death?
Alfred Edwin Becher death on 12 Sep 1963 in Dodge County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Alfred Edwin Becher's memorial?
Latitude: 47.5421982
Longitude: -122.3666992

Family Members:

Parent

Gustavus George “Gus” Becher III

(1882 - 1937)

Dorothy Post Becher

(1888 - 1963)

Children

Gustavus George Becher V

(1955 - 1963)

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