BECKER, Rolland N. “Ron” – Of Grand Blanc, age 92, died Sunday, April 4, 2010 at Genesys Convalescent Center. Funeral service will be held 11a.m. Thursday, April 8, 2010 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 5005 McCandlish Road, Grand Blanc, Pastor Dennis J. Himm officiating. Mr. Becker will be at the church 10a.m. Thursday until the time of the service. Burial in Flint Memorial Park with a military graveside service. Those desiring may make contributions to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Mission.

Visitation 4-8:30p.m. Wednesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road.

Ron was born in South Branch, MI on May 9, 1917, the son of Elmer and Inez Becker, and was a resident of the Flint area and Grand Blanc most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army Combat Engineers in the European Theatre during World War II and was a member of American Legion Post 413. Ron was also a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Mr. Becker was employed by the Flint School System for 11 years and AC Spark Plug Division for 31 years, retiring in 1982.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine, in 1991 and together they raised 7 children; Michael (Kylene) Becker, Therese (Jay) Lewis, Mark (Wendy)Becker, Carol (David) Peterie, Judy (Ronald) Root, Deborah Moomey and Howard Plourde; 21 Grandchildren; Numerous great-grandchildren; Siblings, Jean Mann; Morris Abbott, Ray Abbott, Donald Abbott; Many nieces and nephews.

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