Dennis Dwayne Becker

February 20, 1949 — April 11, 2024

Dennis Becker

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Dennis D. Becker passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Luther Park Trinity Center Nursing facility in Des Moines, Iowa. Dennis was born in Iowa City on February 20th, 1949, and adopted by Henry and Geneva Becker of rural Columbia, Iowa. He grew up on a farm near Melcher-Dallas with his parents and his sister Delores (Dee Dee). Dennis graduated from Melcher-Dallas High School and continued his education with a bachelor’s degree from Central College in Pella, Iowa.

Dennis worked for Hy-Vee as a produce manager for many years and later decided to purchase and operate a hardware store in Pleasantville, Iowa. He also obtained his realtor license and enjoyed that occupation for a number of years. His last position was as a correctional officer at the Newton Correctional Facility in Newton, Iowa.

Dennis was raised in the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church and later in life was a member of Glen Echo Christian Church. His Christian faith was very important to him, and he would often sing in the church choir. Dennis also loved going to the movies or watching VHS tapes of his favorites. His biggest passion was hunting, especially bow hunting during deer season. He married Kay Ranney in Honolulu, Hawaii on October 17th, 2001. Dennis and his wife Kay enjoyed traveling to many national parks and loved going to Alaska and Europe.

Dennis is survived by his wife Kay Becker, children Jennifer, Juliet, and Angela, stepdaughters Nora and Melissa, and his grandchildren Francisco, Rebekah, Theo, Gabrielle, Zephie, and Kristiana. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Geneva and sister Delores (Dee Dee).

Dennis was cremated and buried at Graceland Cemetery in Knoxville, Iowa along with the ashes of his beloved dog Buddy. A memorial service will be held at Resurrection Lutheran Church at 914 NW Ash Drive in Ankeny on Sunday April 28th, 2024 at 2:30pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Iowa, Glen Echo Christian Church, or Resurrection Lutheran Church.

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