Monica Becher, 83, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Monday, February 15, 2021, at Genoa Long Term Care, Genoa, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 20 at 10:30 AM, at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Patrick Sparling and Rev. Chris Ramstad officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation will be on Friday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Saturday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Saturday at 10:15 AM at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Immanuel Lutheran Endowment Fund. The funeral service will be broadcast live on Gass Haney Funeral Home Facebook page.

Monica Rose Becher was born October 3, 1937, in Columbus, Nebraska, to Max and Monica (McLeod) Wunderlich. She graduated from Kramer High School in 1955. On December 30, 1956, Monica was united in marriage to Lowell Becher in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Monica worked at Becton Dickinson before the couple moved to Washington for a year and half, returning to Columbus to make their home. Monica worked at the family business – Wunderlich's Bar & Café, Columbus Veterinary Hospital, and Columbus Tour and Travel.

Monica enjoyed traveling, especially cruises. She looked forward to her "Tuesdays" with the girls, Friday nights at the VFW, bowling, camping, and going to her grandchildrens' activities. She was a faithful member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, and helped deliver "Meals on Wheels". Monica enjoyed watching her children grow into great adults and was very proud of each of their accomplishments.

Monica is survived by:
Son – Michael (Judi) Becher of Columbus, NE
Daughter – Michelle (Alan) Ronan of LaVista, NE
Son – Jeff (Jolene) Becher of Omaha, NE
Daughter-in-law – Jill (Mick) Bubak of Columbus, NE
13 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren
Sister – Julie Payzant of Omaha, NE
Sister – Janice (Terry) Nosal of Fremont, NE
Brother – Fred (Cindy) Wunderlich of Columbus, NE
Sister – Louise (Jimmy) Smith of Houston, TX
Sister-in-law – Sharon Wunderlich of Arizona City, AZ
Sister-in-law – Sylvia (Lee) Loseke of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law – Carol Becher of Phoenix, AZ
Her special companion - Bella

Monica was preceded in death by:
Parents – Max and Monica Wunderlich
Husband – Lowell Becher
Son – Patrick Becher
Brother – Max Wunderlich
In-laws – Arthur and Adele Becher
Brother-in-law – James Becher
Brother & Sister-in-law – Arlyn and Marlene Becher

Service Folder Information
God gives us each a gift of life
To cherish from our birth.
He gives us friends and those we love
To share our days on Earth.

He watches us with loving care
And takes us by the hand,
He blesses us with countless joys
And guides the lives we've planned.

Then, when our work on Earth is done,
He calls us to His side,
To live with Him in happiness
Where peace and love abide.



In Loving Memory Of

Monica Rose Becher

Born
Sunday, October 3, 1937
Columbus, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Monday February 15, 2021
Genoa, Nebraska

Service
Saturday, February 20, 2021 10:30 AM
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiants
Rev. Patrick Sparling
Rev. Chris Ramstad

Music
Julie Maaske – Organist
Jean Sharman – Soloist
"Well Done" & "Just As I Am
Congregational Hymn
"Shine Jesus Shine"
Recorded Music
"On The Other Side"

Casket Bearers
Blake Becher
Tyler Becher
Kevin Cansler
Matt Shapland
Jeremy Schrieber
Steve Wunderlich

Interment
Roselawn Memorial Cemetery
Columbus, Nebraska