Rogene A (Preisser) Becker

Rogene Ann Becker, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Garden Plain on the morning of Tuesday, January 2, 2024. She was born April 12, 1937 in Ost, KS to Eugene and Madalyn (Doffing) Preisser. She was preceded in death by her father and mother; brothers, Dick and Jerry Preisser; and sister, Kay Preisser. She is survived by her husband, Jerome Becker; children, Brad (Robin) Becker of Wichita, KS, Jeff (Becca) Becker, Denise (Chris) Heimerman, Russ (Lori) Becker, and Jaime (Cy) Kitzmann all from Garden Plain, KS; 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Rogene grew up in Andale, KS and endured hardship early in her childhood, losing her Father in World War II, when the USS Hull destroyer ship was lost at sea on December 18th, 1944. She attended Andale High School and then Mount St. Scholastica for a year before marrying her high school sweetheart, Jerome Becker, on October 12, 1957. Together they raised five children in Garden Plain. Through the years you could find her active in her community being part of the founding committee for St. Anthony’s Ballpark or cheering on her kids and grandkids at all of their sporting events. She will be revered as a fun-loving, caring, and wonderful Mom and Grammy.

A memorial has been established with St. Anthony’s Ball Park, 615 N. Main Garden Plain, KS 67050.

There will be a viewing from 5-7 pm on Thursday, January 4th immediately followed by the Rosary service  at 7 pm. The funeral mass will be on Friday, January 5th at 10:00 am, all services at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, in Garden Plain.
 

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