Patrick Jon Thomas Becher, 31, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Monday, December 11, 2000 at the Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus. Services are Thursday, December 14, 2000, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus with the Rev. Richard Bringewatt officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2000 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home and on Thursday, December 14 from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. A family prayer service will be held on Thursday at 10:15 AM at the church.

Patrick Jon Thomas Becher, 31, was born February 13, 1969 in Columbus to Lowell and Monica (Wunderlich) Becher. He attended Immanuel Lutheran School through the 8th grade, Columbus Jr. High and graduated from Columbus High School in 1987. He furthered his education at Hastings College in Hastings, Nebraska and received his Bachelor Degree in Psychology and Health Promotion Management in 1991. From 1991 to 1996, Pat worked for Columbus Family Support Center. He then worked in family support work until 1997. In 1998, Pat became the District Executive for the Mid America Council, Boy Scouts of America, Petah La Shauro District.

On Nov. 23, 1996, Pat married Jill Johnson at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus where they were members. Pat enjoyed basketball, golf, hunting, fishing, baseball, softball, bowling and skiing. He was also active in the local chapter of Kiwanis. He especially enjoyed his time with family and friends.

Patrick is survived by:
Spouse - Jill Becher - Columbus, NE
Son - Blake Becher - Columbus, NE
Mother - Monica Becher - Columbus, NE
Brother - Mike Becher - Columbus, NE
Sister - Michelle (Alan) Ronan - LaVista, NE
Brother - Jeff (Jolene) Becher - Omaha, NE
Grandmother - Monica Wunderlich - Columbus, NE
Patrick was preceded in death by:
Father - Lowell Becher
Grandfather - Max Wunderlich
Grandparents - Arthur & Adele Becher
Memorials may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran School Endowment Fund.

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God saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to be
So He put his arms around you
And whispered "Come with Me."

With tearful eyes
We watched you suffer
And saw you fade away
Although we loved you dearly
We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating
Hardworking hands at rest
God broke our hearts to prove
He only takes the BEST.

It's lonesome here without you
We miss you more each day
Life doesn't seem the same
Since you've gone away.

When days are sad and lonely
And everything goes wrong
We seem to hear you whisper
"Cheer up and carry on."

Each time we see your picture
You seem to smile and say
"Don't cry, I'm in God's keeping
We'll meet again someday!"


In Memory Of

Patrick Jon Thomas Becher

Born
Thursday, February 13, 1969
Columbus, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Monday, December 11, 2000
Columbus, Nebraska

Service
Thursday, December 14, 2000 10:30 A.M.
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiating
Rev. Richard Bringewatt

Music
Contemporary Worship Team
Jean Sharman - Soloist
"On Eagle's Wings"
Congregational Hymns
"Thy Word"
"Shine Jesus Shine"

Casket Bearers
Jeff Morton T.J. Nosal
Nate Crow Matt Mueller
Jason Parker Scott Krzycki
Doug Eisenhauer Scott Hammons

Honorary Casket Bearers
Mike Wagy Jim Hoge
Dave Renter Don Podraza
Bryan Ternus Donnie Mahoney

Interment
Roselawn Memorial Cemetery
Columbus, Nebraska

Remembrances:
Name:
Betty Hamernik
Email:
blnik@megavision.com
City:
Columbus
State:
NE
Country:
Date:
December 11, 2000
Time:
06:57 PM
comments
Words are hard to come by at a time like this. May you know that your many friends are thinking of you and praying that God will give you the strength you need to get thru this great loss. Pat will be missed by so many. He was a real inspiration to all.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

With sympathy, Betty Hamernik


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Name:
Kathy Bokelman Zeeb
Email:
kbokelman@monarch.papillion.ne.us
City:
Papillion
State:
NE
Country:
Date:
December 12, 2000
Time:
05:25 PM
comments
Our thoughts and prayers are with you


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Name:
Nick Zedicher
Email:
zedicher@plattevalley.net
City:
Columbus
State:
NE 68601
Country:
USA
Date:
December 13, 2000
Time:
12:44 AM
comments
One does not know all of Gods plan but the time he gave Pat to us will shine in our minds and hearts forever. A true frend is forever.


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Name:
Mike & Julie Shank
Email:
mjshank@megavision.com
City:
Columbus
State:
Ne
Country:
USA
Date:
December 13, 2000
Time:
08:39 AM
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