Joseph Becker

Joseph R. Becker, 87, of Oelwein, Iowa, died peacefully on Saturday morning, August 1, 2026, at Oelwein Health Care Center in Oelwein.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 A.M. Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oelwein, with Rev. Henry Huber officiating.
Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Thursday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein.
Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, Iowa.
Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Joseph Roscoe Becker was born September 4, 1938, in Oelwein, Iowa, the son of Clarence & Opal (Bates) Becker. He was raised in Oelwein and graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School in the class of 1956. Joe was united in marriage to Carole Ann Houge on March 14, 1959, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein. They were blessed with three sons, Curt, Kerry and Chris. Joe worked at Montgomery Wards for 25 years and then at Keys Motors and Birdnow Motor Trade for 23 years. Joe was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and also was a 3rd Degree Member of the Oelwein Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed golfing, bowling and watching sports, especially the Dodgers.

Joe is survived by his Wife: Carole Becker of Oelwein; 3 Sons: Curt (Jane) Becker of Appleton, Wisconsin, Kerry (Lynn) Becker of Crowley, Texas & Chris (Sandi) Becker of Marshalltown; 5 Grandchildren; Sister-In-Law: Kay Becker of Oelwein and a Niece and 2 Nephews.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents and his twin brother: John.