Charles A. Becker, age 85 years, of Lititz, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at home, surrounded by his family. Charles was born in Hanover, PA on October 20, 1930, son of the late Alvin C. and Ella A. (Howe) Becker. Charles was the husband of M. Beatrice (Young) Becker with whom he celebrated 63 years of marriage this past February.

Charles was a 1947 graduate of Eichelberger High School in Hanover, PA and continued his education at York College. Charles proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War with a rank of Staff Sergeant. He worked in the family business for 20 years before joining several mechanical and electrical firms in PA, CT, IL and NJ. His engineering expertise took him to Asia, Africa, South America and Europe. He loved entertaining his grandchildren with tales of his world travels. In his retirement he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, reading, watching old TV Westerns and riding his motorcycle. He was an active member of the East Petersburg Sportsman Association and the American Legion.

In addition to his wife, Beatrice, he is survived by three daughters, Sheila, wife of Terrence Jones of Lancaster, Cheryl, wife of Robert Baker of Hanover, and Lori, wife of Robert Simon of Cheshire, CT; five grandsons, Alexander Ehrhart of London, Austin Ehrhart of New York City, Kevin Simon of Cheshire, CT, David Simon of Philadelphia and Benjamin Baker of San Francisco; a brother, Richard, husband of Mary Becker of Hanover.

A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in Charles's memory may be made to the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute Fund, Lancaster General Health Foundation, 609 N. Cherry St., Lancaster, PA 17602