Joseph L. Becherer

Joseph L. Becherer, 73, of Beaver, passed away early on the morning of Monday, January 18, 2016, surrounded by his wife and children.

Joe was born on March 1, 1942 in St. Louis, MO to the late Joseph E. Becherer and Frances Worrell Becherer, and was raised in Bedford, IN, where he met his wife of 51 years, Pamela, who survives him. Joe and Pam married in Indiana and lived in California before eventually settling in Beaver in 1976 where they raised a family.

After receiving an engineering degree from Purdue University, Joe served in the United States Army and later earned his MBA from the University of Chicago. He spent the majority of his career in a variety of sales, engineering, and management roles for the Westinghouse and Eaton Corporations, retiring as the Senior Vice President of Eaton’s Cutler-Hammer Business Unit in 1997. After retirement, he served on the Board of Directors at Powell Industries, the Heritage Valley Health System, and as board president of the Baypointe Condo Association in Naples, FL, where he and Pam enjoyed the beautiful Florida sunsets for the past 12 years. Joe was an avid runner and sports fan, especially Steelers Football and college basketball. He loved spending time with family, card games, classic cars, and rock music.

In addition to his wife Pamela, Joe is survived by three children: Jeff Becherer, Chris Becherer and Erin Kaiser; three grandchildren: Sofia Becherer, Hannah Grace Kaiser and Molly Kaiser; and four younger siblings: Patrick Becherer, Anne Hambly, Jeannie Lewan and Michael Becherer.

A memorial mass will be held at 10am on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Beaver, where Joe was a parishioner for the last 40 years. A reception celebrating his life will follow at Seven Oaks Country Club, Ohioville. Arrangements are being handled by the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Saints Peter and Paul School, 370 East End Avenue, Beaver, PA 15009 or to the American Red Cross, a charity Joe supported his entire adult life.