Edward “Ed’’ Richard Becker, 88, of Lebanon, was born July 23, 1938, in Tipton to Henry William and Amanda Marie Hess Becker and died Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in his home.
He is survived by his wife Alma; two daughters, Sandy Merle and her husband Jack of Lebanon and Shelly Clingman and her husband Lance of Mokane, Mo.; a son, Don Becker and his wife Lisa of Tipton; a sister, Dorothy Tankersly and her husband Paul of Versailles; 19 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon.
A memorial to the Lebanon/Laclede County Library has been established and donations may be made left at the funeral home.