William Jay Becker

William Jay Becker, formerly of Manassas, Virginia, died on May 4, 2017 in Staunton, Virginia, where he was living at The Legacy at North Augusta. He leaves three daughters, Donna Shaub (Husband, Richard), Lynn Dunn (Husband, Louis), and Marcia Becker (Husband, James). He leaves six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ruth Puchta, and his second wife, Elizabeth Miller. Bill was born July 9, 1919 and raised in Evanston, Illinois, where he worked in the family music business. During World War II he was a member of the Army Air Corps, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, and served as a member of the Army Air Corps Air Weather Service in the Southwest Pacific. For 30 years following the war he served both as an officer and civilian employee of the Air Force. He then worked for a major corporation in the Office of Senior Vice President for nine years, and was a partner in a Travel Service for two years. Bill was a member of, and served in leadership roles, in the following groups and organizations: Prince William County Board of Supervisors, representing Brentsville Magisterial District, serving for eight years; Board of Directors, Prince William County Service Authority; Prince William County Republican Committee; Prince William West Camp of Gideons International; Manassas Host Lions Club; American Legion Post 10; Air Force Association; Association of the US Army; 15/20th Weather Squadron Association. He was a volunteer at Prince William Hospital for over 10 years. In 1995 he was privileged, as part of the Australian Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Victory over Japan, to represent the WWII Veterans of the Army Air Corps Air Weather Service in dedicating memorial plaques commemorating their services in accomplishing that victory at both Cooktown and Townsville, Australia. Bill is a member of Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manassas, having served as Council member and Chairman. For the past year, he was an associate member of Zion Lutheran Church, Waynesboro, Virginia. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Lane, Manassas, VA with Pastor Jeff Wilson officiating. Interment will be held at Quantico National Cemetery with military honors at a later date. Condolences may be sent to: www.piercefh.com

William Jay Becker

July 9, 1919 - May 4, 2017