Donald H. "Beech" Becherer

Donald H. “Beech” Becherer 76, of Somonauk, IL passed away Tuesday August 6, 2013 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 19, 1937 in Sandwich, IL the son of Henry and Christine (Willem) Becherer. He married Rosemary Jessen on July 16, 1959 in Sycamore, IL. Donald was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk. Donald was a Veteran having served in the US Army during the Korean War. A lifetime member of the Sandwich Moose Lodge # 1016. He farmed in the Somonauk area for many years, he worked for K.R. &G. Excavating in Oswego for over 35 years. He was an avid bowler, enjoyed fishing and a die-hard Cub fan. His greatest joy was spending time with family, his 3 grandsons, friends and neighbors.

Donald is survived by two daughters, Donna (Wayne) Edwards of Katy, Texas, Diane (David) Jordan of Plano; three grandchildren, Ryan and Nicholas Edwards and Aron Jordan; A special friend Kathleen Kelly.

He was preceded in death by his Parents and wife Rosemary on 6-1-2000.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2013 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk, with the Reverend Thomas Brantman officiating. Burial will follow in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Somonauk. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk with a Prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the F.V.O.A.S. or American Cancer Society.