Family:
I would like to extend my personal condolences to all of your family on the loss of Eugene. I can only hope that the presence of the Milwaukee Police Honor Guard somehow provided some comfort during these trying times. Gene was a retired Detective Lieutenant and I can attest to knowing how much time he devoted to his second family (The MPD). Often the job takes away from and causes families to bear the brunt of delayed vacations, missed off days and 16-18 hour work days as we are required to protect and serve. Our Honor Guard presence is only a small gesture of the men and women that served along with Gene and Tracy to provide some comfort and support during your difficult journey. Lieutenant Charles BERARD, Deputy Commander - Milwaukee Police Department Honor Guard.

The thing that I will miss most is the wrestling matches grandpa and the grand kids(sometimes his kids would get involved and grandpa would put them in there place) would have during the commercials of jepardy and only during the commercials

Dear Becker family, I would like to send my condolence to all of you on the loss of your father. I always will have fond memories of him. He was a ruff,wise, straight forward,person who loved his place up north. I wish I would have gotten the chance to see him lately. Just remember that he is now back with your mom. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Rick Godager

I miss you Grandpa Gene. I Love You.

Where do you begin to explain memories of a GREAT MAN? Maybe when I was in my early years and riding with Dad on I-94 going down town in Milwaukee and he always had his instrumental music playing and he would whistle along. The best was when one of the songs was "Like a Virgin" and he never missed a tune. Then there was seeing a squad car near the end zone for a football game or a dark figure in the upper gym with a walkie talkie to the ear during a wrestling match. Both while he was working and not wanting to miss a thing. But the one memory that I will never, till the day I join him, forget. That was on October 7th 2010 when I went to see him and asked for the assistance of the CNA's. I went in and told him that I was sorry for not being around the last couple of days and that I hope the late Birthday present would make up for it. You could see his eyes say "what the hell are you talking about". I then walked out and brought in his newest Grandson and introduced him. His eyes just welled up and he was so emotional. There was not a dry eye in the room as he stared at Aiden Eugene. The tears turned to a large smile as he held him for the first time. I was so glad to share that moment but that was one of so many that I can’t write them all down. Not only did I loose a Father but my best friend. I will always love you and hope that you and Mom are celebrating again and watching over us.

From the minute I met you, you have made me feel welcome in your large, amazing family. For me, you were a man of little words, but when you spoke them they had significant meaning. I admired the way you would look at your grandchildren when you thought no one was watching and the way you couldn't hold back tears along with a great big smile when you saw your great grandchildren for the first time. I could write on, but I'll just write one last thing. The Becker children and grandchildren were truly blessed to have a father and grandfather as generous, adventurous, and caring as you were. Cherish the time you had with him and invest his spirit into your own families. Love You Grandpa Gene

I wish I could see you one last time. I'm gonna miss
you grandpa.

My dad was by all appearances a very gruff and ornary person. In reality, he had the biggest heart and just didn't want anyone to know it. There are way too many things about him that I am going to miss. Since mom has been gone he has been counting the days until they could be together again. I wish I knew a love as strong as the one my parents had. I love you, daddy and I will never be the same without you gone. P.S. "Call when you get there."....Kerry

I love him very much and I miss him.

Great grandpa was a very nice man and I will miss him lots.

I remember after Jay and I came home on leave from the Navy, Gene took us down to the Milwaukee Police Station and gave me the VIP tour of the station. The highlight was when he opened the drying room where the bloody clothes go before being processed for crimes. Jay told me he had never given one of them a tour of the station. Gene and I had one thing in common we both worked in the Communications field while in the service. He will be greatly missed.

Grandpa, I've always thought of as the anchor of this half of my family. And now our anchor is gone. Where we all go now is unsure; I hope only that whatever we do and wherever we end up, he would be happy with us and what we've done. I love you Grandpa.

Gene raised a beautiful daughter who is so kind hearted to everyone. And good sons. He should be proud. The whole Becker/ Boworski family are so amazing and They bring joy and happiness and compassion to everyone they meet. They are the kind of family that is great to have in your life. Now Gene, it is time to continue your love and be with your wife, in total love and peace.
God Bless you all.

Grandpa was definately a go to guy for everyone in this family. He would do anything for anyone of us. In addition to all the things kate and sarah have said one thing i remember is during Hodag, the adults would go jam out for the evening and we would stay back with grandma and grandpa. The next morning while our parents slept in grandpa would get us kids ourside in a circle behind moms station wagon. We each got a cinder block and a log, and the rest of the morning consisted of can crushing. Here we thought we were playing a game little did we know he was putting us to work! :) Grandpa you have left us all very fond memories. Im gunna miss you! Love you and tell Grandma we are all gunna be just fine now that we have both of you watching over all of us! xoxo

To the Becker Family, I love you all and am so sorry for your loss. Gene was a very special uncle and friend, he was always there for me when my father wasn't and I will never forget his kind heart.
Unfortunately the Belz Family will not be able to attend the wake or funeral due to us leaving town for a alreadyplanned special gathering for our sister Kyle's 40th birthday. I feel espcially sad that I won't be able to come, not so much for Gene (because he already know how much I care for him )but for not being able to be there for my cousins....I will be there in spirit and I want you all to know I love you and thank you for sharing your Dad with me, Lov Leslie

Ive only known Gene for the past 4 1/2 years but I do have one memory that sticks out pretty good. Everyone warned me before meeting him that he was a stubborn man and says it how it is. I thought oh boy, one of those guys. We had gone up north to visit him with Kerry and we had a good talk and as we were saying good-bye he says to me..."Next time come back when you lose 20!!" I couldn't believe I heard that from him but it made me laugh that he was that comfortable to say that to me! So the next time I saw him I made a comment to him about being old and he just gave me that crazy grin of your asking for it! He will definitely be missed!

The first time I met Gene he answered the door and gave me his full glare and said " What do you want"scared me half to death. Jan came to the door laughing and said to come in, I really didn't want to anymore but did and many wonderful times followed.
When the police were going through the blue flu Gene was working overtime as he did't believe cops should go on strike. He worked from around 3 in the afternoon and it was about 7:30 am he was just getting home. The kids were standing at the bus stop and it was below zero out. He turned the car around and had the kids all get in the warm car and he waited for the bus with them. These were not all his kids but it didn't matter, that was Gene. Gruff with a heart of gold.

There are many memories that I have from Grandpa. One of them that stuck out the most was whenever us kids would go up there with stitches, we didn't have to go back home and get them taken out by the doctor, he did it for us! He would also remove the ticks from us and then stick them in the jar he had just for the ticks. He was always so good about not hurting us when he had to remove them. I will miss him dearly, but he will never be forgotten! Love you Grandpa!

the one very memoable moment my wife and i have about mr. becker is the time he saved a place down town milwaukee when the circus parade was going on he had saved this spot very early so we could have a good veiwing spot for the parade which was awesome just that we had to be there pretty early and wait a while before the parade started but it was well worth it and he had done this for many years for his family and my wife and i were fortunate to get to share that with tracy and his family . our deepest sympathy to the family
jim and kathy sherwood and family

I can't come up with a single most favorite memory - there are so many in the 42 years (yes even the bad yrs) that I've known him. I think what I will remember most is a feeling. The feeling that Dad is always near. If he wasn't parked down the street watching his kid's play ball, or coming over to see if Shane's latest adventure needed stitches, or picking blackberries, or checking on people's cabins, or tripping over the "GD Cat", or just plain walking in the woods with Blue, he was always there. I'm glad we chose the picture we did - it's excatly how I will remember him, with that grin, walking down Loon Lake Lane, holding hands with Mom.

I remember visiting Uncle Gene and Aunt Jan in the summers as a young teen. Uncle Gene always seemed tough to me, stern, but with a devilish grin, and he always made my mom laugh. You could always tell he cared deeply for my Aunt Jan. My mom told us many stories about her 'little' brother but my favorite was about the time he climbed to the top of the silo and scared Grandma to death!

I don't think I ever met Eugene, but I know a few of his children. He raised some fine people which I am better for knowing. Thank you Eugene!

I remember spending time with Grampa when mom and dad were at work, and how sometimes he used to let Austin and I not take our naps when we needed to. I will always have Grampa with me and I will alwasys remember him.

Always a gentle voice full of wisdom and caring. Never wanting anything but to make others happy and content. My best memory of Dad comes from the day of Moms' wake. I was 6 months pregnant with Austin and was a bit more emotional than the normal person, considering the situation. I sat in a chair at the funeral home and just bawled, crying like a little baby. Dad came to me and knelt down, took my hand and in a soft, easy voice said to me,"Don't get yourself so worked up now. Everything is going to be ok." Those are words that people should of been giving to him on that day. I love and miss you Dad xoxo

I remember spending lots of time with Grandma and Grandpa. There were many summers Maggie and I spent with them. We were their "twin girls." Going in the car with them to look for deer, eagles and what ever else mother nature sent our way. We would end our drive with a strawberry bar from the Shawan's man. I also remember Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. Those were the shows you could not talk through... but like Kate said as soon as commerical came on, his glasses came off and it was on. Or the pool nights at Ray and Robins. We got to go but had to stay in the back room so Grandpa could "beat them!" Or the last one that I remember well was the day I got engaged. We stopped by Grandpa to tell him and his words were "well how does he do?" With a question like that I asked what he meant and he responsed "well you don't buy a car without test driving it so why would you marry someone without "testing" it." Yes the humor Grandpa would find in things will be missed. The memories go on and on and those hold a very special place in my heart. He will be greatly missed! I love you Grandpa!

The one memory that was my favorite and almost for to write was "jump on grandpa". During commercial breaks during a ball game or just a show we were all watching all us kids would jump on grandpa and mess around and tje second the commercials were done we'd be back on the floor out of breath, giggling waiting for the next round.

I remember the year I got my license I was having trouble parallel parking, so he put up two sawhorses on the road told me to get my butt in the car and drove over to them. After a few tries he told me to stop, open the door, bent through the window and with his devilish grin and a laugh told me not to come home until I got it done. Still can't parallel park, but will never forgot the trust he had in me that I would bring back the car in one piece. Love you and miss you and will never forget you.

What made Dad special was the fact that he wasn't judgemental. He always believed in us, no matter what. But if there was something that needed to be dealt with, you can bet that he would deal with it. He would stand up for what he believed in and taught us the same. He was also always there to lend a hand or to just listen to what we had to say. I will miss my fathers advice and Love.

My favorite memory of Grampa was when he looked after me during hunting season when every one else was out hunting and we had our snow pants and boots and coat ready for the radio call that someone had shot one.We had so much fun playing mouse trap on the living room table.And when it came lunch time we had chilli.I had a lot of good times with him.He will always be in my heart and I will never forget Grampa Gene.

This man raised many children that i enjoy spending time with. This man raised many children that i admire. This man raised many children who will help out at the drop of a hat. This man raised many children that I love. This man is to be respected for this one accomplishment among many.

Uncle Butch, as I grew up knowing him, has always been bigger than life for me. He was a straight shooter with a devilish grin and that made me love him all the more.
Growing up far from Wisconsin, I only had summers to spend with my Becker side. Those summers as a kid are some of my fondest because when I was around Uncle Butch, Aunt Jan and all of my cousins I was surrounded by lots of love and laughter.
We were all blessed to have him in our lives and will miss him dearly.

There were many things that made Dad special. Most however were subtle and he wasn't looking for recognition. I was layed off my job a month before Kate was born. Dad would show up with groceries to make sure we didn't go hungry. The day before Kate was born, I was playing in a softball game. Lisa had started to go into labor but insisted we go to the game. Dad heard what was happening and even though he was working, he parked his squad down the street to watch ther game and was ready in case he was needed. Kate was nice enough to wait to the next day. Even though he would never admit it, he was a great Dad and will be greatly missed.

My favorite memory of Grandpa was when I was very little and he would come out to the tree that had the wooden rope swing and he would grab the rope underneath and give us 'Grandpa Pushes'. Sometimes he would swing us so high that we would be able to reach out and grab a fist full of leaves before coming back down. I also really loved the year when he made us a decline of snow from the front porch, out in to the woods for taking our tubes and sleds down in to the woods.