Lyle Eugene Becker

Lyle Eugene Becker, age 74, of Syracuse, Indiana passed away on Sunday January 29, 2023 at 11:07 am at The Waters in Syracuse. He was born on October 20, 1948, the son of Paul R. and Lucille (Frick) Becker in Kendallville, Indiana. On November 23, 1968, he married Nancy E. Gates. Lyle graduated from Ligonier High School in 1966. He then attended International Business College in Fort Wayne where he played baseball, met his beautiful wife, and graduated in 1968. Lyle went on to serve his country honorably during Vietnam in the United States Army. He owned and operated Paul R. Becker & Sons with his brother for over 37 years. Lyle was a sports fan who enjoyed playing softball, golf, basketball, and bowling. As he grew older, his passion for sports only grew as he cheered his grandchildren on and kept track of sports stats. He was a hard worker and very meticulous in everything he did. He served on the Ligonier Parks Board for many years and was also a member of the Jaycees and the American Legion. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy Becker of Syracuse; two children, Andrea “Dee Dee” (Tom) Schermerhorn of Ligonier and Mike Becker of Wawaka; seven grandchildren, Rachel (Luke) Fisher, Elle Saggars, Zachary (Victoria) Becker, Madison Schermerhorn, Luke Schermerhorn, Mia Becker, and Lyla Becker; two great-grandchildren, Blair & Blake McNamara two siblings, Richard (Tana) Becker of Fort Wayne, and Jackie (Mike) Sparks of Syracuse; along with several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two bothers, Terry Becker and Donald Becker; and a granddaughter, Allison Schermerhorn. A funeral service will be held in Lyle’s honor at 11 am on Friday February 3, 2023 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, Indiana 46767. Military honors will be rendered with burial at Oak Park Cemetery in Ligonier, Indiana. Family and friends will be received from 12 to 2 pm & 4-7 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Yeager Funeral Home. There will also be one hour of visitation prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to West Noble Athletic Dept. Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com.